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What are non-examples of metamorphic rocks?
Sandstone, limestone, and shale are examples of sedimentary rocks. Granite, basalt, and obsidian are examples of igneous rocks.
How can you tell that sandstone is older than a basalt layer?
If the sandstone is below the basalt layer, it is older. Though caution is advised, to make sure it is really a basalt layer and not an intrusion of gabbro. Other indicators that the sandstone is older is evidence of alteration to the sandstone where the two meet (called a "baked contact") and pieces of sandstone being found in the the basalt.
How can you tell that the sandstone was not deposited on top of basalt layers?
The sandstone layer is older than the basalt. The older rock cannot be on top of the younger rock. The sandstone and the basalt (or basalt dike) are both deposited at the same depth.
Basalt has a greater specific gravity than granite?
Basalt does have a greater specific gravity. Granite is not as dense as basalt.
Is igneous rock granite or basalt?
Both granite ans basalt are types of igneous rock.
What is the odd one out of granite basalt sandstone?
Sandstone is the odd one out as it is a sedimentary rock, as opposed to granite and basalt which are respectively felsic and mafic igneous rocks.
5 varieties of rocks?
Granite Basalt Shale Sandstone Marble (there are lots more)
What kind of rock is NOT an example of metamorphic rock?
Alot of them. Basalt, Granite, sandstone, siltstone etc
What are some common rock on the surface of the earth?
Shale, sandstone, limestone, basalt, and granite are fairly commonly exposed on the surface of the Earth.
What type of rock used to build gateway of India?
your deemag
What are some examples of inorganic rocks?
Some examples of inorganic rocks include granite, basalt, and limestone. These rocks are formed through processes such as cooling and solidification of magma, compression of sediments, or chemical precipitation.
What are non-examples of metamorphic rocks?
Sandstone, limestone, and shale are examples of sedimentary rocks. Granite, basalt, and obsidian are examples of igneous rocks.
What type of grain do granite and basalt have?
Granite - coarse grained. Basalt - fine grained.
Is granite in basalt?
No. Granite and basalt have different compositions and form under different circumstances.
How can you tell that sandstone is older than a basalt layer?
If the sandstone is below the basalt layer, it is older. Though caution is advised, to make sure it is really a basalt layer and not an intrusion of gabbro. Other indicators that the sandstone is older is evidence of alteration to the sandstone where the two meet (called a "baked contact") and pieces of sandstone being found in the the basalt.
Is masomry stone a sedimentary rock?
Sedimentary rocks (such as sandstone and limestone), igneous rocks (such as granite and basalt), and metamorphic rocks (such as marble) are all used in masonry.
How can you tell that the sandstone was not deposited on top of basalt layers?
The sandstone layer is older than the basalt. The older rock cannot be on top of the younger rock. The sandstone and the basalt (or basalt dike) are both deposited at the same depth.
