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Which would be easier to carve into a statue -a sedimentary or a metamorphic rock?
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A metamorphic rock is easier to carve into a statue compared to a sedimentary rock. The most common rock that is used in sculpture is marble.
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Would Mount Rushmore be easier to carve in sandstone?
It would have been, but it wouldn't have lasted as long.
Can you carve quartz?
yes you can carve quartz
Why lines of latitude carve out the heat zones of the earth?
lines of latitude carve out the heat zones of the earth give reason
Mould or carve a decoration that is raised above the surrounding surface?
to carve a design or decoration so that it is raised above the surrounding surface
What did the people of Mesoamerica do with basalt?
they used basalt to carve into huge statues
Which would be easier to carve into a statue a sedimerntary rock or a metamorphic rock?
Sedimentary rocks are composed of softer minerals hence more easily carved.
Which would be easier to carve a sedimentary or a metamorphic rock?
Sand stone are mostly made from a mineral called quartz.
Where did Michelangelo carve the statue of Moses?
Florence, Italy
What metamorphic rock contains minerals with brilliant color and is easy to carve?
serpentinite
What satue did michelangelo carve?
he sculpted many but his most famous one is the statue of David
How long did it take michelangelo to carve the statue moses?
1513-1515 it is a beautiful statue isn't it to me this is art not the moder crap we have now.
Would Mount Rushmore be easier to carve in sandstone?
It would have been, but it wouldn't have lasted as long.
Why did Pygmalion carve a statue?
Pygmalion is said to be a sculptor but never show interest to women for he is a man of perfection, so he carved a woman that is perfect for his eyes. Since he was a sculptor it was quite natural that he made a statue.
Are you supposed to debone a turkey after cooking?
There wouldn't be much point deboning at that point. The purpose of deboning is to make it easier to carve later, and you could carve it in the time you spent deboning it.
How do you get 27 to carve a statue?
have a;ll the kids chip in
How did trailblazers help make westward travel easier for pioneers?
They made a path called the Cumberland Gap or path
Can you carve quartz?
yes you can carve quartz
