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Granite is actually coarse grained and not fine grained. It is coarse grained because it came from the component of the continental crust.
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Granite have small or large grains?
Large grains, and crystals
Does granite have Gaps between the Grains?
No. Granite does not have gaps between the grains. The crystals in an intrusive igneous rock are interlocking.
Which rock has large mineral grains granite obsidian basalt or pumice?
Granite
How is granite different to sandstone?
Granite is an Igneous rock, sandstone is a sedimentary rock, sandstone is made up of grains that are bonded together lightly, you can even rub some of the grains off with your hands. Granite is not made from grains, they are deep into the mountains, and used for building materials, they even have crystals in them.
Which rock has large mineral grains?
granite
Granite have small or large grains?
Large grains, and crystals
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.
Does granite have Gaps between the Grains?
No. Granite does not have gaps between the grains. The crystals in an intrusive igneous rock are interlocking.
What is the Difference Between Sandstone and Granite?
Sandstone, as its name implies, is composed of many small grains of sand loosely held together. You may be able to rub some off with your hand. The grains will be small and there will be spaces between the grains. Granite on the other hand is formed from the melt underground, and has crystallized there. The crystals will be larger - up to cm size - and firmly bound. [Except if the granite is badly weathered.]
Which rock has large mineral grains granite obsidian basalt or pumice?
Granite
Does granite have grains sometimes called crystals?
no
What colour are the biggest grains in a granite?
black
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".
How is granite different to sandstone?
Granite is an Igneous rock, sandstone is a sedimentary rock, sandstone is made up of grains that are bonded together lightly, you can even rub some of the grains off with your hands. Granite is not made from grains, they are deep into the mountains, and used for building materials, they even have crystals in them.
Are rocks composed of numerous distinct grains?
Yes. The grains can be microscopic, as in sandstone, or quite large, as in granite.
Which rock has large mineral grains?
granite
Quartz and potassium feldspar grains are the main constituents of which rock?
Felsic igneous rock, like granite.
