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What characteristics of igneous rock make them good building materials?
Wiki User
∙ 12y ago
im just guessing but i think it might be because they are very strong and cant absorb water.
Wiki User
∙ 12y ago
Wiki User
∙ 9y agoThe hardness of igneous rocks is the main characteristic that makes them good building materials. An example of an igneous rock that is commonly used as a building material is granite.
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What is a common igneous rock with coarse grains that forms when magma cools slowly underground it is extremely hard and durable good for building?
A Gabbro.
Which is an example of good flood preparedness?
Replenish emergency building materials such as sandbags, plywood and lumber
Does unconsolidated water -saturated soils or sediments provide good foundation materials for building and other structures?
False
Why aren't igneous rocks a good place to look for fossils?
You rarely find fossils in igneous rock for one reason. Igneous rocks are formed from the cooling and solidification of magma or lava. Most living material is destroyed by the heat leaving no recognizable fossil.
Why do you use metamorphic rocks as building materials?
Because they are hard and waterproof. Slate is a particularly good example, as it has the additional advantage of being able to be split into thin layers, so it makes a lightweight roof covering.
What is a good stockist of building materials?
I am employed as a builder and need plenty of materials. Where is a good place to purchase good priced building materials?
What are good materials for building a castle project?
aluminum
How you make houses sustainable?
By building them properly with good materials.
What are the advantages of using recycled building materials?
There are many advantages to using recycled building materials. First, using recycled building materials is good for the environment and helps to save natural resources. Secondly, the cost of recycled building materials is usually less than buying them new.
Characteristics of a good instructional materials?
it is consistent durable visible to our naked eye
What characteristics do all good insulation materials have in common?
Good insulation materials have high thermal resistance, low thermal conductivity, durability, and are non-toxic. They should effectively reduce heat transfer and be resistant to moisture and fire.
What is a common igneous rock with coarse grains that forms when magma cools slowly underground it is extremely hard and durable good for building?
A Gabbro.
Why Metamorphic rocks are good as building materials?
They are normally hard and durable, and resistant to weathering and erosion.
Why are metamorphic rocks good building materials?
They are normally hard and durable, and resistant to weathering and erosion.
Which is an example of good flood preparedness?
Replenish emergency building materials such as sandbags, plywood and lumber
What qualities of igneous rocks have long made them useful for tools igneous rock?
Extrusive igneous rock: Obsidian. Quality of conchoidal fracture making them easily workable to a sharp edge for cutting tools or weapon points. Intrusive igneous rock: Granite. Quality of durability due to high crystalline quartz and feldspar mineral mix. Also beauty. Harder to work, but a great, long lasting building stone.
Can't deforestation be good for housing?
no its not good for housing because as the size of forests decrease the price of building materials goes up.
