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It used to be thought that granite continued down to and stopped at the Conrad Discontinuity, approx. 4.35 miles. However recent discoveries indicate it continues at least another 2.7 miles with no indication of where it really stops. It may continue down to the Mohorovicic Discontinuity at a depth of 20 miles. Because the Conrad Discontinuity has been so deeply penetrated, scientists have no idea how deep that granite may extend below the earth's surface. Recent research indicates all of the earth's granite came into existence in solid form in a span of three minutes.
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Is granite is an example of an intrusive igneous rock that forms deep beneath earth's surface?
an intrusive
What type of rock would be formed if granite is subjected to high temperature and high pressure deep with in earth but do not melt?
First gneis and then granulite
Does granite form at the earth's surface?
No. Granite forms below the surface.
On which layer of the earth can you find granite?
You would find granite in the continental crust.
In some places granite rock extends as deep as?
50 K
Is granite is an example of an intrusive igneous rock that forms deep beneath earth's surface?
an intrusive
What large-grained light-colored rock forms deep inside Earth and is composed of magma?
granite or granitic
What rock have been modified by heat pressure and chemical process usually while buried deep below earth surface?
granite
What type of rock would be formed if granite is subjected to high temperature and high pressure deep with in earth but do not melt?
First gneis and then granulite
What is stronger than sand?
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
Where do granite and gabbro crystallize?
Deep underground.
Is intrusive igneous rock such as granite date from when it cools deep within the Earth's crust or is the date given as when the rock is uplifted through the Earth's crust?
It is dated from the time it solidifies as rock.
Where is the most common place granite is found in the world?
Granite is extremely common. It's an intrusive igneous rock, which means it formed from magma from deep inside the earth, then cooled gradually, forming crystals which are visible. In the U.S. there are large areas of granite in the Rocky Mountains and the Appalachian Mountains.
Granite is formed from magma inside earth which type of rock is granite?
Granite is an igneous rock.
What rock type does granite belongs to?
Granite is an igneous rock, which means it is formed from cooling and solidification of molten magma deep within the Earth's crust. It is composed mainly of quartz, feldspar, and mica minerals.
Is granite is a igneous sedimentary or metamorphic?
the granite melts into lava then cools becoming igneous. it erodes into sediment and then gets compressed into a sedimentary rock. the sedimentary rock becomes metamorphic with heat and pressure deep within Earth
How many sq feet will a cubic yard of crushed granite cover?
The answer depends on how deep the granite is meant to be.
