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What is the grain shape of a rock such as granite?
fragments
What is granites grain shape?
Granite is typically referred to as coarse-grained.
What is granites grain pattern?
Granite has a heterogeneous grain pattern or texture.
What determines the grain shape of a rock such as conglomerate?
The mineral composition of the conglomerate determines the grain shape as well the the type of weathering or erosive elements (wind, water, chemicals) that the rock is is exposed to because grain shape is heavily dependent upon whether the rock has been subjected to erosion or not.
What two reasons why it may be better to quarry granite or sandstone rather than limestone?
-Granite has little or no effect to acid rain whilst limestone is slowly eroded therefore granite lasts longer. -Granite is harder and stronger than limestone whilst limestone is easier to shape or mould. -Granite and sandstone are the most abundant minerals in the earth's crust.
Is granite jagged?
Yes, granite's grain shape is jagged.
What is the grain shape of a rock such as granite?
fragments
What is granites grain shape?
Granite is typically referred to as coarse-grained.
What is the Size of granite grain?
Granite is considered a coarse grained rock.
What is granites grain pattern?
Granite has a heterogeneous grain pattern or texture.
What shape is granite?
Granite can really be any shape. It is a very hard rock.
What crystal or grain is granite made from?
marble
What type of grain do granite and basalt have?
Granite - coarse grained. Basalt - fine grained.
Why do they call granite granite?
Granite is actually made of mineral grains that are stuck together and solidified. It appears that the name "granite" comes from the based word "grain".
How are rocks with grains classified?
They are eather fine grain or course grain. Granite are course Grain, Basalts are fine grains.
Is granite crystal or grain size?
granite's crystal size varies from 1 mm to 10 mm
What shapes can granite be?
Granite can be made into any shape! For example, If it came from nature, It would look really rocky because of erosion. There is no exact shape for a granite. Buildings are sometime made of granite.
