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A non porous rock is a rock which has interlocking grains so water can't get into it. A porous rock is like a sponge and a non porous rock is like a stone.

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Is metamorphic rock non-porus or igneous rock is non - porous?

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Three non-porous rock?

Granite: A durable and dense rock that is resistant to water absorption due to its low porosity. Basalt: A fine-grained volcanic rock with low porosity that is commonly used in construction and landscaping. Marble: A metamorphic rock that is often polished and used in countertops and sculptures due to its non-porous nature.


Is basalt a porous rock?

Yes, basalt is generally considered a dense and non-porous rock due to its fine-grained texture and low porosity. However, there can be variations in porosity depending on factors such as vesicles or fractures within the basalt.


Is a concrete non porous?

There are two types porous and non porous. You can also seel porous concrete to make it non porous.


Is concrete non porous?

There are two types porous and non porous. You can also seel porous concrete to make it non porous.


Is obsidian porous?

Obsidian is not porous because it is a natural glass formed from volcanic lava that cools rapidly, preventing the formation of pores. It has a smooth and non-porous surface, making it a durable and dense material.


What is another name for a waterproof rock?

A rock that is waterproof is non porous or non permeable.


Is granit a porous rock?

Granite is considered a low-porosity rock, meaning it has very small, interconnected pores. While it is not as porous as some other types of rock, like sandstone, granite can still absorb water and other liquids if not properly sealed.


Where is precipitation stored between or within the rocks?

Yes. It will depend on the type of rock. For a porous rock,such as sandstone or shale, the water can be within the rocks. For non-porous rocks it will be stored between the rocks.


Is metamorphic rock non porous rock?

Yes. Since metamorphic rocks are rocks that have been changed through intense heat and pressure, they have been compacted and are more dense. For example, a conglomerate is a sedimentary rock comprised of large grains of gravel that have been cemented together, and can be porous. When a conglomerate undergoes massive heat and pressure, it is metamorphosed into a metaconglomerate, which is more dense and not at all porous.


Are volcanic rocks porous?

Igneous rocks range from the highly porous pumice to the nearly non-porous granite. In some explosive eruptions of felsic magma, as is the case with pumice, the frothy mixture of rock and gas cools so rapidly that open vesicles are preserved, making it very lightweight and porous. With granite, the intrusive igneous rock has had a long time to cool underground, and with its interlocking crystalline structure, it has an extremely low porosity.


Does metamorphism make the rock more porous or less porous?

more porous