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Granite define it?

Granite is defined as "a very hard, granular, crystalline, igneous rock consisting mainly of quartz, mica, and feldspar and often used as a building stone."


How hard is orthoclase feldspar?

On the Mohs Scale of mineral hardness, feldspar is 6 and quartz is 7, so quartz is harder. What does this mean? quartz will scratch feldspar, but feldspar will not scratch quartz.


Is granite a colloid?

No, granite is not a colloid. Granite is a type of igneous rock composed of various minerals, primarily quartz, feldspar, and mica. Colloids are mixtures where one substance is dispersed evenly throughout another.


What is granites origin?

Granite is an intrusive igneous rock and comes from magma. It is a very hard, granular, crystalline rock that is mainly composed of quartz, mica, and feldspar.


What is the mohs scale for Feldspar?

Basalt scores an 8 on the Moh's scale. This makes it harder than quartz and vanadium, but weaker than boron and titanium carbide. It can easily scratch steel and glass. It is just about as hard as topaz. Basalt is also an igneous rock, formed by hardened lava, which explains why it is so hard.


Any group of hard rock forming minerals principal constituent of igneous rocks?

feldspar


Is flint igneous or sedimentary?

Flint is a hard, sedimentary cryptocrystalline form of the mineral quartz.


What is the composition of granite?

Granite is defined as a course grained rock that must have plagioclase feldspar, potassium (aka alkali) feldspar, and quartz. Granite can also have a number of secondary minerals like micas or hornblende, but these secondary minerals do not have to be present.


What is a name of a hard igneous rock?

Granite is a common example of a hard igneous rock. It is characterized by its interlocking mineral grains and typically contains minerals like quartz, feldspar, and mica. Granite is widely used in construction and monuments due to its durability and attractive appearance.


What are 2 things the same about igneous and sedimentary rocks?

Both are composed of minerals. Some sedimentary rocks contain pieces of igneous rocks.


What it is ignous rock made of?

Igneous rocks are formed from the cooling and solidification of magma or lava. They are primarily made up of minerals such as quartz, feldspar, mica, and amphibole. The specific composition and appearance of igneous rocks can vary based on factors like the cooling rate and chemical makeup of the molten material.


Why are igneous rocks generally resistant to erosion?

They are resistant to erosion because they are more hard. They are like a piece of cement or trying to sand down the concrete floor it just wont happen.Thank You for asking wiki :)