Mineral grains are crystals or pieces of crystals that vary widely in chemical
composition
The slower the rate of cooling the larger the size of the crystals that can develop.
A rock with long flat mineral grains is likely to be schist. Schist is a metamorphic rock characterized by its foliated texture, with mineral grains aligned in a parallel fashion, giving it a distinct layered appearance.
Detrital sediment consists primarily of mineral grains that were eroded from rocks on land. These mineral grains are transported by wind, water, or ice and eventually settle and accumulate to form detrital sedimentary rocks, such as sandstone or shale.
Fine grains of rocks are referred to as "clasts." The word "clast" comes from the Greek word "klastos," meaning "broken."
Rocks have grains because they are made up of different mineral particles that have been compacted or cemented together over time. These mineral particles can vary in size, shape, and composition, creating the overall texture and appearance of the rock.
Pumice does not have grains.
The slower the rate of cooling the larger the size of the crystals that can develop.
When water combines with mineral grains, the grains can become smaller due to mechanical weathering processes like abrasion and attrition, where the movements of water cause the grains to break down into smaller pieces. However, in some cases, water can also facilitate processes like dissolution or precipitation that can lead to mineral grains growing larger.
Intrusive
A rock with long flat mineral grains is likely to be schist. Schist is a metamorphic rock characterized by its foliated texture, with mineral grains aligned in a parallel fashion, giving it a distinct layered appearance.
No. Sandstone is not a mineral, it is a rock type.
A banded mineral is a mineral that has grains that are arranged in a particular pattern of flat layers or forms swirls.
Metamorphic rock with mineral grains arranaged in bands or lamellar planes are called foliated metamorphic rocks.
Detrital sediment consists primarily of mineral grains that were eroded from rocks on land. These mineral grains are transported by wind, water, or ice and eventually settle and accumulate to form detrital sedimentary rocks, such as sandstone or shale.
Sand
Mineral grains are crystals or pieces of crystals that vary widely in chemical composition. There are over 4,000 different minerals that have been identified so far.
Fine grains of rocks are referred to as "clasts." The word "clast" comes from the Greek word "klastos," meaning "broken."