Granite is mostly used in building work places whereas Gneiss is used for making tombstones, flooring, etc. Why do you think so? Explain how does this happen in nature.
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Answer:
The main difference between gneiss and granite is that gneiss is a type of metamorphic rock, whereas granite is a type of igneous rock. Rocks are naturally occurring solid masses or aggregates of minerals
Explanation:
GRANITE
Granite. The application of granite in building construction involves bridge piers, retaining walls, dams, curbs, stone columns, as coarse aggregate in concrete, ballast for railways, as damp-proof course and external cladding of walls, and monumental utilizations.
GNEISS
From a very long time, gneiss is widely known and is used in the cladding stones of many houses, public buildings and pavements. ... Gneiss is an extremely sturdy stone, composed of granite. It is also resistant to mechanical impacts and pressures, which makes it suitable for flooring.
DID YOU KNOW
What is gneiss commonly used for?
Ornamental Stone
Metamorphic Gneiss has many uses as a building material such as flooring, ornamental stones, gravestones, facing stones on buildings and work surfaces.