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What are the hard and soft matrix used in Impregnated diamond core bit - I'm confused about the fact that a hard matrix is used in sedimentary or soft rocks while a soft matrix is used for hard rocks?
Hard matrix is supposed to be used for digging hard rocks and soft matrix for soft rocks. It's quite confusing to me
Why are rocks used as building materials?
Because it hard
Which test is used to show the color of minerals found in certain rocks?
streak test
Why do field geologist usually carry a small plate of unglazed porcelain what is it used to test?
it is used to test streak, for rocks and minerals
Can radiocarbon dating be used to find the age of rocks in the grand canyon?
yes because radiocarbon finds the age of things such as rocks, bones and fossels +++ As its name suggests it can only test carbon compounds - generally organic - and it won't date rocks or most fossils.
What is the purpose of a scratch test?
A scratch test is used to assess the hardness and resistance of a material. By scratching the surface with a known material or tool, we can determine the material's durability, strength, and how it compares to other materials.
What rocks can be identified by the streak test?
The streak test is not a very good identifier of rocks because rocks are composed of combinations of minerals which may have different color streaks. The streak test is mainly used in mineral identification. Even then, it is used in common with other indicators, like hardness, crystal system, and chemical composition.
What tools were use to make the Mayan calendar?
They used animal teeth anything hard and they also used rocks
What common tools are used to test hardness of a rock?
nail, penny, your fingernail, or other rocks
What are igneous rocks usul for?
They are very hard so they could used for road building materials.
Is metamorphic rock soft or hard?
There are types of igneous rocks that are hard (eg granite) and others that are soft (eg volcanic ash). There are types of metamorphic rocks that are hard (eg gneiss) and others that are soft (eg marble). Thus "hardness" is not a characteristic that can be used to distinguish between the two.
What is the name of the Seagate utility that can be used to test a hard drive and diagnose a hard drive problem?
SeaTools for Windows and Dos.
