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Because of the structure of granite, it is never quarried by blasting because this would shatter the granite. Two methods; Drilling and Jet Piercing, are used to cut the granite out of the quarry. In Drilling, vertical holes are drilled about one inch apart to the desired depth (up to 20 feet), and the granite remaining between the holes is later removed by secondary drilling.
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What process breaks down granite into sediment?
The process that breaks down granite into sediments is weathering.
Does pumice rock turn into granite after its process?
no pumice rock does not turn into granite.
Is the corrosive action of acid rain on granite a physical property?
It is a chemical process.
Which process formed the granite that is mined in many areas of the US?
The cooling and solidification of magma.
What was the process that formed Elberton granite?
Felsic. Slow to cool and deep below the surface.
What process breaks down granite into sediment?
The process that breaks down granite into sediments is weathering.
Does pumice rock turn into granite after its process?
no pumice rock does not turn into granite.
Can a granite countertop be moved after being glued together in the installation process?
is there a thin granite that can be installed over granite I don't like?
What geologic process change granite igneous rock into gneiss metamorphic rock?
Heat and pressure cause granite to change to gneiss.
Why isn't granite used to prepare diamonds?
Diamonds are harder than granite: it would be useless in this process, because of its relative 'softness'.
Is the corrosive action of acid rain on granite a physical property?
It is a chemical process.
What geological process is at work when obsidian or granite turns into sandstone or shale?
Compaction
Which process formed the granite that is mined in Vermont?
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Why does the color of granite never change?
The colour of granite does in fact change. For example it will change during the weathering process where feldspar minerals will change to clay minerals such as kaolinite. If the degree of weathering is high this can significantly alter the colour of the granite.
Is it true that the process that breaks down granite into sediment is deposition?
same question i have
What was the process that formed Elberton granite?
Felsic. Slow to cool and deep below the surface.
Which process formed the granite that is mined in many areas of the US?
The cooling and solidification of magma.
