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Granite is formed from magma that cools slowly, deep below the earth's surface. Very coarse-grained granite, called pegmatite, is formed when the magma cools extremely slowly. Most granite is hard grained
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 16y agoGranite have large crystals because it is an igneous rock and has cooled slowly.
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∙ 16y agoYes, they're called feldspars and can be seen in many kitchen countertops made from granite.
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∙ 10y agoHuge is not the best word to use. They are relatively large, but usually no more than two centimeters across.
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∙ 12y agoBecause it cooled slowly
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∙ 12y agoNo, granite has small crystals.
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∙ 11y agoLarge grains, and crystals
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Which rock has large mineral grains granite obsidian basalt or pumice?
Granite
Which rock has large mineral grains?
granite
Granite have small or large grains?
Large grains, and crystals
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."
Two mineral grains that are found in soil and formed from granite?
Quartz and mica. Clay minerals come from decomposing feldspars.
Which rock has large mineral grains granite obsidian basalt or pumice?
Granite
Which rock has large mineral grains?
granite
Granite have small or large grains?
Large grains, and crystals
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".
What kind of mineral has a large grains?
Intrusive
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.
Are rocks composed of numerous distinct grains?
Yes. The grains can be microscopic, as in sandstone, or quite large, as in granite.
Whatrock has large minerals grains granite basalt obisdian pumice?
basalt
Formed from slow cooling magma speckled with large minerals grains?
Granite
Two mineral grains that are found in soil and formed from granite?
Quartz and mica. Clay minerals come from decomposing feldspars.
Does granite have rounded grains?
Granite does not have rounded grains but contains interlocking grains. An example of a rock with rounded grains is a sandstone.
