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What different roles are there for astronauts?
Finding stones and looking good when doing it!
What are the two face stones in the movie spirited away mean?
good and evil 2 sides of a coin
What is the first song played during the credits of a good day to die hard?
Doom and Gloom by Rolling Stones
What would be a good slogan for selling agate rocks?
How about: "Marbles from nature - not the toy store".
Does calcite have a salty taste?
No, but halite does. Few rocks have any taste. Tasting rocks is seldom a good idea, some contain poisonous elements and besides, you don't know where they've been.
What is stone used for?
We use stone mostly as a building material, to pave floor, build walls, etc. Some particular types of stone have special uses. Flint is good for making sparks (in cigarette lighters) and marble is good for carving statues. Some stones are decorative. Jewels are precious stones.
Why is the rock granite a good example for the phrase minerals are the building blocks of rocks?
Granite contains many minerals and minerals are the 'true' building blocks of rocks
What type of gemstone is cut and polished?
transparent, hard, good color, these types of stones are cut and polished and then they become gemstones from normal stones
What products are made from lava?
Lava makes many rocks that are very fertile with minerals that plants need, and the land around volcanoes is rich and fertile and is very good to be used for farming. Lava rocks (extrusive igneous rocks) make useful road building materials as aggregates, and can be cut and polished for use as a decorative stone inside buildings. Pumice is used as landscaping rock and as an abrasive in cleaning products and some polishing compounds. In less recent history, lava rocks were used as building materials, grinding stones, toolmaking, and weapon construction.
Why are metamorphic rocks good building materials?
They are normally hard and durable, and resistant to weathering and erosion.
What are the best types of rocks to use for a French drain system?
The best types of rocks to use for a French drain system are typically gravel or crushed stone. These rocks allow for good drainage and help prevent clogs in the system.
Are skipping stones made from sedimentary rocks?
You can find "skipping stones" from any of the classic rock formations: sedimentary, igneous, metamorphic, and mineral. The only criterion is a good skipping stone needs to be round and a thickness much thinner than the width and height.
Can light travel through a stone?
Yes, sound waves can travel through most mediums, even rocks which are extremely dense. A good example is the shock wave from an Earthquake, which can be heard hundreds of miles away from the epicentre after travelling through rocks in the ground.
Why are there so many stonewalls in Connecticut?
Connecticut has many stonewalls due to its history of agriculture and land clearing. Early settlers used stones gathered from fields to build fences and property boundaries, creating the iconic landscape of stonewalls seen throughout the state today. The abundance of stones in the region also made them a practical and durable building material.
Why Metamorphic rocks are good as building materials?
Metamorphic rocks are good as building materials because they are durable, strong, and resistant to weathering and erosion. They also have an attractive appearance with unique patterns and colors, making them desirable for construction purposes. Additionally, metamorphic rocks such as marble and slate can be polished to create smooth and decorative surfaces for buildings.
Can recurrent urinary infections cause kidney stones?
There are different types of kidney stones, and one is the result of infection in the kidney. Yes, recurrent infections can help to cause this type of kidney stone. The stone may also harbor infection that causes frequent recurrence.
What do rocks contain that are so good for the soil?
Rocks contain several nutrients including potassium, magnesium, and iron. Pumice stones, which are best for the soil, also contain copper, calcium, and manganese which enrich the soil. Igneous rocks are able to hold in moisture that is beneficial to the soil and releases it as needed.
