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What do you think is the reason it takes a very ling time for granite to break down?
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Which has smaller crystals basalt or granite?
i think that basalt is the smaller crystals out of the two, as the crystals in granite are larger.
Granite is a that contains the mineral quartz?
Well let me think..... aw yes its.....(suspense)........ROCK
What would happen if two large plates of granite colided?
i think a mountain would occur.
Does the high uranium content of granite contribute to its breakdown?
Granite with a high uranium content breaks down faster than does granite with less uranium in it, but it would be wise to think a bit more about this before we walk away. Let's look more closely to see what's going on.Uranium (whichever isotope or isotopes we consider) is radioactive. Every atom is unstable, and has some probability of decay (by a method or methods specific to that isotope). Radioactive decay releases energy, either particulate or electromagnetic, or both, and these can easily break down the matrix of granite. Further, daughter products of uranium decay are often radioactive themselves, and their decay will release further energy causing more damage. There is a catch or two, however.First, it should be noted that structural damage to granite owing to the decay of uranium within it happens on an atomicscale. In a larger sense, the damage to a granite sample is slight. Lastly, the half-life of uranium isotopes is generally very, very long; they decay slowly. It is certainly possible to take granite samples to the laboratory and find structural defects in the rock's matrix that were caused by radiation damage. And granite with a higher uranium content will reveal more damage than a sample that has less uranium in it. But it takes lifetimes for "significant" damage to a rock sample to occur owing to the decay of uranium (or its daughter products) within that granite. You won't see a granite plinth or monolith falling apart from radiation damage right in front of your eyes as you view it.
Which do you think will weather at a faster rate sandstone or grantie?
sandstone will weather faster because it is softer than granite.
If you hammered a nail into pumice what would happen Into granite?
I think I will stay the same or it will break
What granite made from magma that was trapped in the earth's crust. true or false?
I think you are talking about granitic intrusions. This is not a true/false question as granite takes many other forms than intrusions.
Is long distance a good reason to break up even if it 30 minutes away?
You don't need a reason to break up with someone. But if you are looking for one and you think something like being 30 minutes apart (I live in a big city and it takes me an hour to get to work) might suffice I think there are other problems. There is no "good" or "bad" reason to break up with somebody the choice is entirely yours! And if are asking yourself this question then you probably already know the answer.
Can you use baby wipes on your granite?
No but you can use Granite as baby wipes, I think.
What is it called when granite makes up the continental crust?
I think granite is continental crust
Where can you find granite rocks?
You can find granite rock almost anywhere. i think its in most countries.
Which has smaller crystals basalt or granite?
i think that basalt is the smaller crystals out of the two, as the crystals in granite are larger.
What is the reason of the guy doing break up?
They think if they break up first they feel like the bigger person and try to empress his friend or they wanna take a break or liking another girl.
What does granite contains?
Granite contains several types of minerals. They include quartz, calcite, micas, and tourmaline. Granite can also have trolite and silicate minerals.
Are volcanic rocks fine grained?
yes because of fast cooling rate
What disease does granite cause?
Granite is a source of radiation; radon gas can be released from granite if it is drilled into. It is possible that people living on granite could have a higher cancer risk, but I don't think any real proof has been shown to exist.
How do I tell a closefriend that i really don't trust her-him anymore after certain situations with out hurting her-him?
you should have reason & should explain your reason to him-her,but be careful because you may break his-her heart.so think about this.
