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No. Granite is an intrusive igneous rock, formed from the solidification of magma underground. Slate is a low grade metamorphic rock formed from heat and pressure applied to deposits of shale, a sedimentary rock.
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Can granite turn into slate?
No. . . .granite not turn into slate. . . .shale is turn into slate.
Is Slate formed from Granite?
The parent rock for slate is shale.
What was slate before being metamorphosed?
it is made of granite
Why can you use chalk to write on the blackboard but not granite?
Chalk is softer than the slate (real or artificial) used on blackboards, so it will flake off as you write. Granite is harder than slate and will not flake, but rather cut into or mark the slate permanently.
What are two types of Non-Porous rocks?
granite and slate
Can granite turn into slate?
No. . . .granite not turn into slate. . . .shale is turn into slate.
Is Slate formed from Granite?
The parent rock for slate is shale.
What does granite change into when put under pressure?
slate
What was slate before being metamorphosed?
it is made of granite
What are the benefits of slate floor tiles when compared to granite or ceramic?
In essence this is a matter of aesthetics and cost in comparison to granite. Slate offers no real advantage over granite except that it costs less and some people prefer the appearance. Slate has a longer lifespan than ceramic and is more expensive.
Why can you use chalk to write on the blackboard but not granite?
Chalk is softer than the slate (real or artificial) used on blackboards, so it will flake off as you write. Granite is harder than slate and will not flake, but rather cut into or mark the slate permanently.
What are the examples of ingeous rocks?
Obsidian, Granite, and i believe slate
What are two types of Non-Porous rocks?
granite and slate
How would the granite and slate pieces be held together?
by cement
How would granite and slate pieces be held together?
by cement
What metamorphic is equivalent to Granite?
Metamorphosed sandstone may become quartzite and limestone may become marble.
Which of Slate Granite Shale or Pumice is classified as a sedimentary rock?
The answer is Shale. Slate is a metamorphic rock derived from shale, granite is an intrusive igneous rock, and pumice is a vesicular extrusive igneous rock.
