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Granite is felsic means having more than 65% SiO2 whereas dolerite is mafic having 45 to 52 SiO2.
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What is the difference between granite and gabbro?
the composition
Which is a coarse-grained igneous rock composed of mainly pyroxene plagioclase feldspar and olivine?
Gabbro.
What is the difference between schist and marble?
the granite is more crystal than basalt
Dolerite and gabbro are both igneous rocks Dolerite has crystals about 1 mm across and gabbro has crystals about 5 mm across What does this indicate about the formation of these rocks?
In comparison to the slower cooled magma that created the gabbro, the dolerite has formed closer to the surface. This means that there was less time for crystal growth before it cooled into rock, resulting in the difference in crystal size between the two.
What is the difference between rhyolite and granite?
The difference is the size of grains. Rhyolite is the felsic igneous rock with fine-grained size. Whereas, granite is the equivalent in composition but with coarse-grained size.
What did egyptians use to pound through granite and limestone?
dolerite
What is the difference between polished and part polished granite?
what is the difference between brushed nickel and granite
What tools did carvers use?
Stone carvers would use a special granite rock called ''Dolerite.''
What is the difference between granite and gabbro?
the composition
What is the difference between granite crusher and crusher skylanders?
The Granite Crusher has an upgrade of a Ground Grinder where the Crusher does not.
What is the difference between diamond and granite?
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What is the difference between ceramic tile and granite tile?
ceramic is smoother.
What is the difference between granite and marbel?
How to construction a new house and materials
Which is a coarse-grained igneous rock composed of mainly pyroxene plagioclase feldspar and olivine?
Gabbro.
What is the difference between granite and rhodolite?
Granite is a type of igneous rock with a medium to coarse grain. Rhodolite is a type of garnet gemstone.
What is the difference between schist and marble?
the granite is more crystal than basalt
Dolerite and gabbro are both igneous rocks Dolerite has crystals about 1 mm across and gabbro has crystals about 5 mm across What does this indicate about the formation of these rocks?
In comparison to the slower cooled magma that created the gabbro, the dolerite has formed closer to the surface. This means that there was less time for crystal growth before it cooled into rock, resulting in the difference in crystal size between the two.
