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Granite is formed from magma, not lava. And, no, they are not the same thing. Magma is inside of the Earth, but lava is what you get after the magma reaches Earth's surface and gasses within it expand when the pressure is deduced.

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Granite pumica and scoria are igneous rocks Why doesnt granite air have airholes like the other two?

Granite is an intrusive igneous rock that cools slowly beneath the Earth's surface, allowing time for crystal formation without trapping much gas. Pumice and scoria, on the other hand, are extrusive igneous rocks that cool rapidly at the surface, trapping gas bubbles within the rock, creating the characteristic airholes.


What is the chemical symbol for Granite?

Granite is a type of rock composed of different minerals and does not have a chemical symbol. The minerals found in granite, such as quartz, feldspar, and mica, each have their own chemical symbols like SiO2 for quartz and KAlSi3O8 for feldspar.


Why doesnt granite have airholes like pumice and scoria?

Pumice and scoria are both extrusive igneous rocks that form when molten rock is ejected from a volcano. In both cases gasses trapped in the magma are released, forming bubbles. Granite, by contrast, is an intrusive rock that forms when molten rock cools deep underground without erupting from a volcano. The magma is under great pressure so that gasses cannot be released. Instead they become part of the mineral structure of the newly form rock.


If a mass of granite is in contact with a layer of sandstone that contains small pieces of the granite which rock is older?

The granite would be older because it had to form first in order for the sandstone to contain pieces of it. The sandstone would have formed later on top of the granite layer.


What is the density of granite chippings?

Granite chippings are granite aggregates that are primarily composed of feldspar and used as paving material. The density of granite chippings is 166.5 lbs / ft3 .

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Why do granite never contain fossils?

because they have airholes


Granite pumica and scoria are igneous rocks Why doesnt granite air have airholes like the other two?

Granite is an intrusive igneous rock that cools slowly beneath the Earth's surface, allowing time for crystal formation without trapping much gas. Pumice and scoria, on the other hand, are extrusive igneous rocks that cool rapidly at the surface, trapping gas bubbles within the rock, creating the characteristic airholes.


What can you give your vigorath so it doesnt evolve?

Everstone. Found in Granite Cave.


Does a cuttlefish have airholes?

Yes they have 250 air holes on inner surface of tentacles


What is the chemical symbol for Granite?

Granite is a type of rock composed of different minerals and does not have a chemical symbol. The minerals found in granite, such as quartz, feldspar, and mica, each have their own chemical symbols like SiO2 for quartz and KAlSi3O8 for feldspar.


Why doesnt granite have airholes like pumice and scoria?

Pumice and scoria are both extrusive igneous rocks that form when molten rock is ejected from a volcano. In both cases gasses trapped in the magma are released, forming bubbles. Granite, by contrast, is an intrusive rock that forms when molten rock cools deep underground without erupting from a volcano. The magma is under great pressure so that gasses cannot be released. Instead they become part of the mineral structure of the newly form rock.


Why doesnt granite erode quicker compared to other rocks?

Granite is a type of igneous rock that is composed of very hard minerals, such as quartz and feldspar. These minerals make granite highly resistant to weathering and erosion. Additionally, granite has a coarse grain structure, which makes it more resistant to the physical forces that break down rocks. This combination of hard minerals and a strong structure allows granite to erode at a slower rate compared to other rocks.


What is the density of tender coconut?

A coconut isnot a completely dense object as it is hollow so you can not answer that question unless you crush it into one with no airholes


What causes of the flame to be orange when the airholes of the Bunsen burner is close?

When the airholes of a Bunsen burner are closed, the combustion process is incomplete. This limits the amount of oxygen available for the reaction, causing the flame to turn orange due to the presence of unburned carbon particles emitting light. The incomplete combustion leads to a less efficient and cooler flame compared to the blue flame produced when the airholes are open.


Can you make a hamster cage out of a transparent bred basket?

I wouldn't see why not as long as you had adequate airholes and the hamster wasn't able to get out in any way.


How do you arrange the scramble word rlhgwioesa?

The only English words that match these letters are: SHOWGIRL AIRGLOWS AIRHOLES SHOALIER GASOLIER SERAGLIO GIRASOLE


Do praying mantis climb glass?

I have my praying mantis in a glass tank and it is still able to climb on the glass walls( but make sure the enclosure has airholes)