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Can copper scratch other rocks and minerals?
I would say not likely. Most metals are rather soft in their pure form. One of the most distinguishing characteristics about metals is that they are sectile, or easily cut with a knife. Silver has a hardness (on the Mohs scale) of 3. That is probably not going to scratch many other minerals.
Why have sandstone and limestone been used as building materials for thousands of years?
Sandstone and limestone have been used as building materials for thousands of years because they stand up well to the weather. They are natural sedimentary rocks that can last for thousands of years especially in dry climates like Egypt.
What is the relative age relationship of faults to the rocks they cut?
Because the rocks have to be there first, all faults are younger than the rocks they end up cutting across. In regard to sedimentary rock layers, each layer is younger than the one below it.
Can liquid nitrogen be used to cut steel?
It could be used to make it brittle enough for it to break easily but there is no way for it to actually cut steel on it's own.
Which rock can be cut into thin smooth strips?
Most sedimentary rocks meet this requirement, but occasionally even volcanic rock may be laid down in a relatively thin layer. But not in the multiply splittable character of shale or slate for example. If the layer has been partly metamorphosed to help re-form the minerals into plates, then this characteristic may be more readily seen. Naturally, the source sediment contains minerals that make some shales more 'fissile' than others.
What is the disadvantage of using razors?
You can cut yourself
What are the reative age relationship of faults the rocks they cut?
Faults are always younger than the rocks they cut. They cannot be older that the rocks they are cutting, because the rocks would not be there.
How were the rocks at Stonehenge cut out?
England
Can diamonds cut rocks?
The short answer is yes.
What are the disadvantages of having a food processor?
one disadvantage of the cheese grater is that unless you are grating a big lump of cheese it is neigh on impossible not to cut your fingers.
It states that fault cut through rocks is always younger than the rocks itcuts?
Yes
What is temple of Poseidon made of?
it was cut from large rocks
What kind of saw do you use to cut slate tile?
Slate tile can be easily cut with a hand masonry saw using a blade with 14 teeth per inch (the coarser the teeth the better the cut). Scribe a line on the slate, whether it be a circle or straight, and cut through vertically.
Advantages of using yew?
As a hedge it is unsurpassed. It is slow growing but once established is easily maintained and if overgrown can be cut hard back and it will regrow from brown wood.
What are rocks surrounded by sea called?
wave cut platform
What are rocks and pebbles made out of?
Rocks and pebbles are made out of bits of rock that has been cut down from mountains etc.
How did cave men cut their hair?
Either they didn't or they used rocks or they burnt it till it fell off.
