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SteveGranite is a coarse-grained igneous rock that typically consists of quartz, feldspar, and mica minerals. It is known for its speckled appearance and can vary in color from white, pink, to grey. Granite is also very hard and dense, making it a popular choice for countertops and building materials.
In a hand sized sample, granite would have visible crystals of white to pink feldspar crystals, black specks of mica or hornblende and grayish smaller bits of infilling quartz. In a weathered outcrop, granite will form structures called tors which have a rounded appearance due to exfoliation.
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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.
If a granite rocks was made of smaller crystals if would be called?
If a granite rock is made of smaller crystals, it would be called fine-grained or fine-grained granite.
What are obelisks made of?
Obelisks are typically made of a single piece of stone, such as granite, marble, or basalt. These stones are typically quarried and then shaped into the tall, four-sided monuments we recognize as obelisks.
What would be a better a buy if you were mining granite a batholith or sill?
A batholith would likely be a better buy for mining granite as it is a larger, more extensive body of granite that would likely contain more valuable resources. Sills are smaller, more localized bodies of granite and may not provide as much material for mining.
Is Stone Mountain the largest piece of granite in the world?
Stone Mountain in Georgia, USA is not the largest piece of granite in the world. It is a prominent landmark and does contain one of the largest single masses of exposed granite, but there are larger granite formations globally.
