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What is the diagnostic property of halite?
It gets the ladies drenched((;
Is the corrosive action of acid rain on granite a physical property?
It is a chemical process.
Which weathers faster granite or marble?
Marble will weather more quickly. The mineral calcite, of which marble is composed is softer and less resistant to abrasion than granite. It is also more susceptible to chemical weathering via natural and man-caused acidic rainfall due to its chemical composition. Granite--not so susceptible.
What will scratch granite counter tops?
Granite does not scratch easily. You can scratch granite with other granite or a tool designed to cut granite but that is about it. Cutting directly on your granite is not recommended as it can dull your knife but it should not create scratches in the stone.
What are the hardness and streak of granite?
granite
Which property is the most unreliable variable diagnostic property of minerals such as quartz?
Color
What is the diagnostic property of halite?
It gets the ladies drenched((;
The shininess of a mineral is a helpful diagnostic property termed?
luster
Is the corrosive action of acid rain on granite a physical property?
It is a chemical process.
What is the difference between a primary diagnostic and a special property of a mineral?
A primary property is one that all minerals possess, whereas a special property is found in only one or a few minerals.
What is the color form hardness chemical composition diagnostic property streak luster fracture uses of minerals?
in the hood!
What type of rock is the El Capitan Rock?
Granite
Which weathers faster granite or marble?
Marble will weather more quickly. The mineral calcite, of which marble is composed is softer and less resistant to abrasion than granite. It is also more susceptible to chemical weathering via natural and man-caused acidic rainfall due to its chemical composition. Granite--not so susceptible.
Why is color the least reliable diagnostic mineral property?
Color is the least reliable diagnostic mineral property because many minerals come in different varieties. For instance, amethyst and smoky quartz are all forms of quartz. Therefore, color may hint at the type of mineral but should be used in conjunction with other tests such as hardness and crystal form.
When a granite intrudes into a layer of limestone which is younger granite or limestone?
granite
What will scratch granite counter tops?
Granite does not scratch easily. You can scratch granite with other granite or a tool designed to cut granite but that is about it. Cutting directly on your granite is not recommended as it can dull your knife but it should not create scratches in the stone.
Who is older granite or limestone?
granite
