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What factor greatly contributes to the difference in hardness of the different rock-forming minerals?
Their atomic latticework.
How many square feet will 18 kg of 2 inch landscape rock cover?
It depends on what kind of rock it is.
How many pounds of rocks needed to cover 254 square feet?
If depends on what kind of rock it is. Each rock has a different weight due to size and density.
What kind of solid tends to break along straight lines?
Slate splits into sheets and is used on roofs.
What is a rock wall made of?
ROCK
What kind of rock can you see forming in Pu'you'O'o crater?
You can see basalt rock forming in Pu'u 'O'o crater. Basalt is an igneous rock that forms from the rapid cooling of lava.
What kind of rock can you see forming in puu oo crater?
This latest phase of eruptive activity at Kilauea volcano started unceremoniously on 24 Feb with the appearance of a small amount of molten lava deep within the Pu'u 'O'o crater, visible only from above. - See more at www.Cha Cha.com
What are cinder cones are made of?
Cinder Cones are composed of rock fragments and the eruption of cinders. The rock fragments pile up around a single crater forming a Cinder Cone.
This formation was caused by fallen debris from asteroid impact on dry soil and rock?
The formation you are referring to is likely an impact crater. When an asteroid hits the Earth, it can create a large crater by displacing the ground and forming a bowl-shaped depression. The impact can also cause debris to be ejected in all directions around the crater.
What does it mean for rock layers that are forming?
Rock layers that are forming are stratifying.
Is Mercury composed of rock or gases?
The planet Mercury is composed of rock. Its close proximity to the sun prevents any kind of gaseous atmosphere from forming.
When was An Introduction to the Rock-Forming Minerals created?
An Introduction to the Rock-Forming Minerals was created in 1966.
What type of rock is Wolfe Creek Crater?
A lot of Types
What type of volcanic rock is closest to the crater?
The type of volcanic rock closest to the crater is typically the youngest and freshest in composition. This rock is referred to as volcanic glass or obsidian, which forms when lava cools rapidly with minimal crystal growth. It is commonly found near the crater due to its recent eruption and proximity to the volcanic activity.
Does the smallest group of rock forming minerals consist of silicate?
No. Silicates are the largest group of rock forming minerals.
Does the smallest group of rock forming minerals consist of silicates?
No. Silicates are the largest group of rock forming minerals.
What kind of rock does not require heat to form?
Sedimentary rock. Because when weathering and erosion occurs to igneous rock, the igneous become sediments and the sediments condense and cool, forming sedimentary rock. Therefore, sedimentary rock doesn't need heat to form.
