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Granite is an intrusive igneous rock and comes from magma. It is a very hard, granular, crystalline rock that is mainly composed of quartz, mica, and feldspar.
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What is an origin of an earthquake called?
The origin of an earthquake is called the epicenter.
Why is A nation's production possibilities curve is bowed out from the origin?
When there are diminishing marginal returns to factors of production, the PPF is "bowed out" from the origin.
What is the origin or source of Lycra?
salt
Why is quartz shapeless?
"Shapeless" quartz is usually associated with tectonic movements and metamorphic rocks. In granites it is about the last mineral to crystallise and it fills the spaces between the micas and feldspars. In a crystalline form it forms long hexagonal (six sided) usually clear transparent crystals which are topped off with a hexagonal pyramid
What is the point of an earthquakes origin called?
focus
What is granites normal state?
granites normal state is a solid.
When was Kingston Granites created?
Kingston Granites was created in 1898.
What are granites uses?
Granites are mainly used for construction of firm and decorative platforms.
What is an A-type granite?
A-Type Granitoids are granites of anorogenic origin with high in SiO2 they can contain up to 77% SiO2 they have high alkalies and form on stable craton environment
What is the country of origin of absolute black granite?
AnswerIndiaThe original "Absolute Black" granite is from Zimbabwe, in Southern Africa. There are many "Black" granites that are quarried throughout the world that have taken on the name of "Absolute Black."
What makes up granites color?
elements
Where are granites and gneisses of Dharwarian Age found?
Granites and gneisses of the Dharwarian Age are commonly found on peninsulas. Most of these can be found near the Indian Peninsula.
Does granitic lava explode?
No Granites are usually intrusive rocks.
What are some examples of rocks that came from fire?
Granites and basalts.
What are the main mineralogical differences between basalts and granites?
Basalts are higher in plagioclase feldspar, pyroxene, olivine and iron content than granites, which are typically higher in quartz, alkali feldspars, and micas.
Are intrusive granites that give rise to ore minerals similar to magmas?
The intrusive granites which contain ores are the product of solidified magmas, most probably ones that have undergone significant magmatic differentiation.
When do you use U-Pb?
to date old rocks, volcanics and granites.
