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Granite.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 9y agoBasalt is denser than granite because basalt is a an oceanic type of rock so it has had more pressure from the ocean making it denser than granite because granite is a continental type of rock.
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What would happen if a plate made of granite and a plate made of basalt collided?
Basalt is more dense than granite as it contains more iron and magnesium. This means that it is likely that the more dense basaltic plate would be forced under the less dense granitic plate.
Which rock has more silica granite or basalt?
Granite has more silica than basalt in it.
What rock has more silica granite or basalt?
Granite is higher in silica than is basalt.
Which type of crust is primarily made of basalt and is more dense?
Continental is made mostly of granite. Oceanic is made mostly of basalt and gabbro.
What is less dense water basalt iron or granite?
Water is less dense than any of the other materials listed.In order of density from least to highest:Water (least dense)GraniteBasaltIron (most dense)
Are basaltic igneous rocks lower in density than granitic rocks?
Granite is very much less dense than basalt. This is why the continental crust (mostly composed of granite) floats on Oceanic crust (made mostly of basalt). Granite is 70 % silicon. Where basalt is mainly pyroxene.
Basalt has a greater specific gravity than granite?
Basalt does have a greater specific gravity. Granite is not as dense as basalt.
What would happen if a plate made of granite and a plate made of basalt collided?
Basalt is more dense than granite as it contains more iron and magnesium. This means that it is likely that the more dense basaltic plate would be forced under the less dense granitic plate.
Which rock has more silica granite or basalt?
Granite has more silica than basalt in it.
What rock has more silica granite or basalt?
Granite is higher in silica than is basalt.
Why did the oceanic place slip under the continental plate?
The basalt of the oceanic plate is more dense than the granite in the continental plate.
Which type of crust is primarily made of basalt and is more dense?
Continental is made mostly of granite. Oceanic is made mostly of basalt and gabbro.
What is less dense water basalt iron or granite?
Water is less dense than any of the other materials listed.In order of density from least to highest:Water (least dense)GraniteBasaltIron (most dense)
What does granite and basalt have in common?
Basalt and Granite are igneous rocks which are very hard.
How are Ocean floor rocks are different from continental rocks?
Oceanic crust is composed primarily of the dense volcanic rock basalt. Continental crust is composed primarily of the intrusive igneous rock granite, less dense than basalt.
Is granite and basalt found in volcanoes?
Granite and basalt are both igneous rocks; however, basalt is considered a volcanic rock, and granite is considered a plutonic rock.
Is granite in basalt?
No. Granite and basalt have different compositions and form under different circumstances.
