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What are two most useful metamorphic rocks?
slate and marble
What caracteristics make marble a useful metamophic rock?
Marble is considered to have translucency to its surface finish that looks like human skin texture. It is the translucency that gives and marble sculpture some some realism when carved. Marble has the distinct advantage that when first quarried it is quite soft and easy to work and polish. As the sculpture ages it becomes harder and somewhat water resistant, although acid rain damages the outer levels considerably. Also when being worked the sculptor has to be very aware of the oils and moisture created by the human hand as this stains the marble causing a brownish mark to appear
Constant properties that are most useful in identifying a substance?
Characteristics properties
What are the elements in groups 3 through 12 that have many useful properties?
well they have many useful properties. one of them is that they can sing and the other is they can dance.:)
What are properties of mentals that are useful?
"Mentals"? I think you mean "Metals". There are several useful properties in metals. Its hardness and density are useful in building and constructing. Its smooth nonporous surface is useful in many different ways, its flexibility and endurance are great for making earth quake proof buildings and bridges.Look at the San Francisco bridge. Exponentially, there are no limit to the useful properties of metal. All you have to do is look it up.
Why is marble useful for carving chess pieces?
It's not whether it's useful or not. Marble Chess pieces exist (~$150 or greater).
What properties of marble make it useful for carving and sculpture?
Marble is relatively soft (calcite, the predominate mineral in marble is a 3 on the Mohs hardness scale) making it easy to work with, and the intertwined mineral crystalline structure from its recrystallization from limestone or dolomite also makes it less likely to fracture when struck with a tool. Marble will also take a polish, and has a translucency that gives it a pleasing appearance.
What properties of slate do you think would make it useful as a lining for fireplaces?
Because it contains marble....................I think?
Why is marble useful for buildings and statues?
Marble is a very soft 'somewhat brittle' stone. This means that slabs of marble are relatively easy to carve and polish. However, when cut into hearth size slabs e.g. 3" thick x 5' long moving it becomes quite a task. Marble is also strong and durable and can withstand rough weather.
What are two useful metamorphic rock?
Marble and slate
What characteristics make marble a useful metamorphic rock?
they are useful because
Acids give soaps their useful properties?
Nope, bases actually gives soaps their useful properties.
What are most useful metamorphic rocks?
slate and marble
Which might be more useful for carving chess pieces-marble or slate?
Slate is a fragile and easy to break compare than the marble, which consists of high material durability along with high level of stickiness.
Why is carving useful?
Well carving is usefull for food presentations. It can attract people and serve it as an art. Carving can also be usefull in many ways like improvising some things, making tools, art, and architectures.
What characteristics make marble useful?
Marble is hard and durable, which makes it appeal to everyone. Marble and granite are both expensive, but complement homes in a great way.
What are the two most useful metamorphic rock?
slate and marble
