Some uses for granite rock are counter tops, tile, and landscaping rocks. Granite is also used for making monuments, buildings, and to make curling stones.
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Granulite rock is primarily used in construction as aggregate for roads, buildings, and landscaping. It is also used as a dimension stone for countertops, flooring, and wall cladding due to its attractive appearance and durability. In some cases, granulite is used as a flux in metallurgical processes due to its high temperature resistance.
When basalt undergoes metamorphism, it can change into a metamorphic rock called greenstone. Greenstone is a fine-grained metamorphic rock that forms from the alteration of basalt through metamorphic processes like recrystallization and the growth of new minerals.
Granulite's color can vary, but it is typically light gray to pinkish-gray or reddish-brown. This variation in color is due to the different minerals present in granulite rocks.
Yes, granulite is a non-foliated metamorphic rock characterized by a granular texture with interlocking mineral grains. It forms under high temperature and pressure conditions, typically in the deep crust or upper mantle, and lacks the alignment of minerals seen in foliated rocks like schist or gneiss.
Basalt can metamorphose into a rock known as amphibolite. Amphibolite forms when basalt is subjected to high temperatures and pressure, leading to recrystallization of minerals and the development of a new texture.
When a sculptor uses a chisel on a rock, the rock undergoes physical change. The chisel physically alters the shape and structure of the rock to create the desired sculpture.