answersLogoWhite

0

Granite does not have rounded grains but contains interlocking grains. An example of a rock with rounded grains is a sandstone.

User Avatar

Wiki User

10y ago

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

Granite have small or large grains?

Large grains, and crystals


Does granite have Gaps between the Grains?

Granite is a type of igneous rock that typically has interlocking mineral grains without visible gaps. These interlocked grains give granite its characteristic strength and durability, making it a popular choice for countertops and building materials.


What are rounded grains?

Rounded grains are those that used to be a cubic block and due to chemical weathering the edged have weathered. This led to a rounded grains.


Quartz and potassium feldspar grains are the main constituents of which rock?

Granite is the rock composed mainly of quartz and potassium feldspar grains.


Does granite have grains sometimes called crystals?

no


What colour are the biggest grains in a granite?

black


What rock has large mineral grains?

Fine grains of rocks are referred to as "clasts." The word "clast" comes from the Greek word "klastos," meaning "broken."


Why do they call granite granite?

Granite is actually made of mineral grains that are stuck together and solidified. It appears that the name "granite" comes from the based word "grain".


Are rocks composed of numerous distinct grains?

Yes. The grains can be microscopic, as in sandstone, or quite large, as in granite.


What is the grain shape of a rock such as granite?

Granite typically has a coarse-grained texture, meaning that the individual mineral grains are large enough to be seen with the naked eye. The grains in granite are usually interlocking, giving the rock its strong and durable structure.


What rounded stones used to crush grains in Neolithic period?

"What rounded stones used to crush grains in neolithic period?"


How could you distinguish pumice and granite?

Granite is a dense, non-porous rock with visible mineral grains. Pumice is a light rock filled with holes left by gas bubbles and generally no visible grains.