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Generally, grains of rocks and minerals can be any shape and is usually dependent on the type of erosion and/or weathering.
Type of erosion/weathering|Grain shape
None |Angular
Water |Round, Smooth
Wind |Round, Pitted
Glacial |Semi-round to Angular with parallel scratches
None |(As formed)
Physical |Angular
Chemical |(In solution)
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What is the grain shape for granite?
it can be a square
What is the grain shape of a rock such as granite?
fragments
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 is granites grain shape?
Granite is typically referred to as coarse-grained.
What determines the grain shape of a rock?
The size and shape of grain in igneous rock is determined by the same factors. Everything depends on how fast or slow the molten rock cools. If the molten rock is extruded from a volcano, it cools so fast that a very fine grained rock is the result.
What is obsidians grain shape?
Pure obsidian actually has a glassy texture (grain), with no discernible crystalline structure.
What is the shape of rice grain?
the same shape as a poo
What are 3 characteristics of a rocks grain?
1.Grain Size 2.Grain Shape 3.Grain Pattern
What are 3 characteristics of a rock?
1.Grain Size 2.Grain Shape 3.Grain Pattern
What is the grain shape for granite?
it can be a square
What is the grain shape of quartzite?
jagged
What else does rock texture include besides grain size and arrangement?
Grain shape.
What is the grain shape of a rock such as granite?
fragments
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 is pellet grain for horses?
Pellet grain is really just the type of shape of the grain. Instead of flake grain it is just shaped like a pellet or, if you will, like a perscriptian drug.
Is granite jagged?
Yes, granite's grain shape is jagged.
What is the grain shape of marble?
The grain shape of marble is typically interlocking. This means that the individual mineral grains in the marble are tightly interwoven or interlocked with each other, forming a solid and dense structure.
