Granite and limestone are very different rocks. Granite is an igneous rock formed from magma. It contains many different types of minerals. See:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Granite Limestone is a sedimentary rock. Although it may have many other minerals, it is primarily the mineral calcite, which has the chemical formula of calcuim carbonate. See: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Limestone
Because limestone is composed of calcium carbonate, it chemically reacts with naturally acidic rainfall, dissolving it on its surfaces. Granite is of a different chemistry that is not nearly as vulnerable to acidic rain. Limestone is composed of the mineral calcite most predominately, a mineral of relatively low hardness on the jaylen c payne scale of mineral hardness. Granite is composed primarily of feldspars and quartz which are much higher on the hardness scale, making it more resistant to abrasion weathering. Additionally, granite has an interlocking crystalline structure which makes it hard to break. Limestone is most often bedded, making it more vulnerable to fracture and subsequent attack by the chemical reactions described above.
it is different because limestone can pick up magnet but granite can't granite could be just the counter of your kitchen rthey are alike because granite and limestones are made from sedimentry rocks
it is easier to clean granite than limestone because granite are don't break and easily become dust but while limestone turns into ashes, smokes while burnings dust into breaking and so on . it will be difficult to clean both granite and limestone but while in comparison granites does the thing .
Granite and limestone are very different rocks. Granite is an igneous rock formed from magma. It contains many different types of minerals.
Granite is less susceptible to weathering because of the resistance of its chemical constituents to chemical attack and its interlocking crystalline structure.
Yes, diamond is harder than granite. Diamond is the hardest mineral known. And it is several times harder than granite.
Fossils would not likely be found in rock other than limestone, sandstone, and shale, or rock such as marble that has morphed from these sedimentary rocks. Fossils can basically be find in most Sedimentary rocks, but not in Igneous rocks because they are formed in volcanoes.
The price of granite will undoubtedly go up but probably not become as pricey as the value of gold. Gold is lot more scare than granite and with its current use presumably gold prices will always to more than granite. Also, gold can be recycled whereas granite cannot be easily recycled.
I personally believe that cotton sheets are better than silk sheets because they are comfortable, less expensive and most importantly easier to clean!
If you have carpeting in your home then using the vacuum cleaner is much easier than using a broom to clean the surface. I have hardwood floors and it is amazing the dust and dirt that gets brought in on shoes, dogs and shed from our bodies. Just imagine that in an un-vacuumed carpet.... YUCK
-Granite has little or no effect to acid rain whilst limestone is slowly eroded therefore granite lasts longer. -Granite is harder and stronger than limestone whilst limestone is easier to shape or mould. -Granite and sandstone are the most abundant minerals in the earth's crust.
No. Limestone is more porous than granite.
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Since granite is an igneous rock this makes it highly resistant to weathering. Therefore, granite will weather more slowly than limestone.
its better as its cheaper to quarry and has more uses for chemical industries its also easier to cut into shapes and the space is then turned useful.
Limestone and marble (calcium carbonate) dissolve when in cntact with acid rain. Other building matrails like granite are not impacted by acid
Marble will weather more quickly. The mineral calcite, of which marble is composed is softer and less resistant to abrasion than granite. It is also more susceptible to chemical weathering via natural and man-caused acidic rainfall due to its chemical composition. Granite--not so susceptible.
Soil forms more quickly from limestone than from granite. This is due to the composition of limestone that speeds up soil formation.
Marble is a very hard stone. Even though it is harder than limestone it is not as hard as granite.
i think granite because it was formed under the earth in deep pressure and heat but marble has weaker bonds in its particles. marble was formed by limestone with not alot of pressure as granite or heat. granite is way strongger
in order for granite to float on water, it has to be lighter than water. because if its heavier than water, it will not float!