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This all depends on the color. There are rare granite countertop colors that are more expensive than some marble countertop colors, and vice versa.
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In wet climates granite weathers more slowly than?
marble
What is the difference between schist and marble?
the granite is more crystal than basalt
Why is granite more suitable than marble for a statue in a city centre?
because marble reacts with acid, therefore granite is a better solution for a city centre statue
Is granite or sandstone more expensive?
Granite is more expensive as it is made under the earth (metamorphic rock) and harder to extract than sandstone which is a sedimentary rock
Is onyx expensive than marble?
Yes, onyx is much more expensive than marble. This is because onyx is considered to be a much softer stone than other stones.
In wet climates granite weathers more slowly than?
marble
What is the difference between schist and marble?
the granite is more crystal than basalt
Why is granite more suitablle than marble for a statue in a city centre?
because marble reacts with acid, therefore granite is a better solution for a city centre statue
Why is granite more suitable than marble for a statue in a city centre?
because marble reacts with acid, therefore granite is a better solution for a city centre statue
Why are granite statues best?
"Best" is highly subjective. Granite is certainly more durable than marble and most sedimentary rock.
Is a marble pure substance or mixture?
Just like granite, marble is a mixture. However, unlike granite, marble is typically more than 90% calcium carbonate, so it might count as a pure substance. Marble is a type of limestone, so is a mixture.
Is granite or sandstone more expensive?
Granite is more expensive as it is made under the earth (metamorphic rock) and harder to extract than sandstone which is a sedimentary rock
Explain why granite is more suitable than marble for?
Because granite does not react with marble, thats why they use it for statues and so forth if they used marble the statue will be eroded fairly quicker than prefered, hope this helped:)
Is onyx expensive than marble?
Yes, onyx is much more expensive than marble. This is because onyx is considered to be a much softer stone than other stones.
Is granite cooler than marble?
Granite is harder and stronger than marble. It resists scratches and does not react as easily to acids, such as tomato juice and vinegar. Because of its mottled pattern, granite can typically hide stains better than marble.
Is marble stronger than granite?
no one of the only known substances harder than granite is diamond
Which weathers faster granite or marble?
Marble will weather more quickly. The mineral calcite, of which marble is composed is softer and less resistant to abrasion than granite. It is also more susceptible to chemical weathering via natural and man-caused acidic rainfall due to its chemical composition. Granite--not so susceptible.
