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What is the grain shape for granite?
it can be a square
What is granites grain shape?
Granite is typically referred to as coarse-grained.
What determines the grain shape of a rock such as conglomerate?
The mineral composition of the conglomerate determines the grain shape as well the the type of weathering or erosive elements (wind, water, chemicals) that the rock is is exposed to because grain shape is heavily dependent upon whether the rock has been subjected to erosion or not.
What type of rock is the El Capitan Rock?
Granite
What determines the grain shape of a rock?
The size and shape of grain in igneous rock is determined by the same factors. Everything depends on how fast or slow the molten rock cools. If the molten rock is extruded from a volcano, it cools so fast that a very fine grained rock is the result.
Is granite jagged?
Yes, granite's grain shape is jagged.
What is the grain shape for granite?
it can be a square
What is the Size of granite grain?
Granite is considered a coarse grained rock.
What shape is granite?
Granite can really be any shape. It is a very hard rock.
How hard is granite to cut and shape?
Granite is a very hard rock.
What is granites grain shape?
Granite is typically referred to as coarse-grained.
What is the size of a granite rock?
Granite rocks can come in many different sizes and shape.
What is the difference between granite and rhodolite?
Granite is a type of igneous rock with a medium to coarse grain. Rhodolite is a type of garnet gemstone.
What are 3 characteristics of a rock?
1.Grain Size 2.Grain Shape 3.Grain Pattern
What determines the grain shape of a rock such as conglomerate?
The mineral composition of the conglomerate determines the grain shape as well the the type of weathering or erosive elements (wind, water, chemicals) that the rock is is exposed to because grain shape is heavily dependent upon whether the rock has been subjected to erosion or not.
What else does rock texture include besides grain size and arrangement?
Grain shape.
Does granite have a definit formula?
No the term "Granite" covers a variety of specific rock types and also implies a particular grain size. However Granites do have a characteristic mineralogy.
