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What is Holocrystalline texture?

Said of the texture of an igneous rock composed entirely of crystals, i.e., having no glassy part. Also, said of a rock with such a texture.

How would you describe the texture of granite?

Granites usually have a coarse texture (individual minerals are visible without magnification), because the magma cools slowly underground, allowing larger crystal growth. Granites are most easily characterized as light colored and coarse grained as a result of cooling slowly below the surface.

What is the texture of andesite?

Andesite is the volcanic equivalent of diorite. Group – volcanic. Colour – variable, but typically bluish-grey or grey (lighter coloured than basalt). Texture – porphyritic.

What is Hypocrystalline?

Hypocrystalline is a textural term describing an igneous rock consisting of a mixture of glass and crystals where the ratio of crystals to glass is greater than 3:5. Rocks containing a higher ratio of glass are described as hypohaline or holohyaline.

Is andesite a Hypocrystalline?

Vitro-porphyry Andesite Structure: hypocrystalline, porphyry-vitreous Texture: unoriented (massive), compact.

What is the texture of granite countertops?

Most granite countertops have one of two finishes, matte or glossy. The matte finish, also referred to as honed, can allow the granite to mimic the look of other materials.

What are the characteristics of granite?

Strong, Durable, Unique and Hard. Granite characteristics include strength and durability. This unique and elegant natural stone is one of the oldest, hardest, and strongest stones available. A truly beautiful natural stone with hundreds of colors and patterns to choose from.

How does andesite look like?

Andesite is a fine-grained, extrusive igneous or volcanic rock. It is dark grey and made up of equal amounts of light and dark minerals, although the crystals are too small to be seen without a magnifier. Occasionally andesite may contain some larger crystals. Or small round pockets that were gas bubbles.

What is the hardness of andesite?

The hardness of andesite rocks on the Moh scale is 7.