Granite Rock Formation, Characteristics, and Uses: LIBS1135 Lab Report

This practical lab report, prepared for the LIBS1135 course, focuses on the identification and analysis of granite rock. The report begins with an introduction to granite, describing it as a light-colored igneous rock composed mainly of quartz and feldspar. It classifies the rock type and highlights its characteristics, including its toughness and strength. The report details the rock's mineral composition, the processes of its formation, and the geographical settings involved. It also explores the resultant commodities derived from granite, such as its use in construction and monuments. Furthermore, the report outlines the learning outcomes achieved through the study, including understanding granite's characteristics, formation, and applications. The report concludes with a list of references used in the research.

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GRANITE
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Practical Lab 1
Introduction
Rock identification:
Granite is a light-colored igneous rock with ounces big sufficient to be noticeable with the
unassisted eye. It practices from the slow crystallization of magma underneath Earth's apparent.
Granite is composed mostly of quartz and feldspar with slight quantities of mica, amphiboles,
and additional crystals. This inorganic arrangement typically provides granite a pink, red, white,
or grey color with obscure crystal jots noticeable through the rock. (King, 2005)
Rock types:
A clast is a piece of rock or crystal, fluctuating in dimension from less than a micron (too minor
to perceive) to as large as an apartment block. Most clasts that are lesser than sand dimensions
(<1/16 mm) are finished of clay crystals. Furthermost, clasts superior to sand dimension (>2
mm) are real trashes of rock. Usually, these might be compressed rock like andesite or basalt, or
if they are superior, granular rock like gneiss or granite. (Earle, 2015)
Rock Characteristics:
Granite features comprise toughness and strength. This exclusive and sophisticated natural rock
is one of the eldest, most solid, and toughest sands obtainable. Granite represents permanence
and strength. Granite is at home-based in a nation farmhouse and a great contemporary increase.
It’s the designs and colors that create them so exclusive. Granite is an inexpensive indulgence.
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Rock Demonstration with its image:
Figure.1 Granite Specimen Adapted from (Under, 2010)
The sample above is distinctive granite. It is around two inches crossways. The ounce extent is
rough sufficient to permit the gratitude of the main crystal. These ounces are orthoclase feldspar,
and the strength to misty particles are muscovite or quartz. The black particles can be hornblende
or biotitic. Much other rock crystal can be existent in granite. ( King, 2005)
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Procedure
Figure.2 Flow Chart of Graphite Formation as Igneous rock
Formation processes with Geographical Settings:
The essential knowledge is that an innovative rock, the parent rock, shows when the globe-
shaped gave rise, not individual to all added igneous rocks, but altogether rocks counting
metamorphic and sedimentary. The procedure happens when the parent rock is fractionated,
which is divided into two portions, all with an arrangement dissimilar from the parent.
Fractionation may occur throughout the manifestation of magma or melting of a pre-existing
rock.
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Patent Rock
Magma
Intermediate
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Felsic Rock

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Results
The outcome of the igneous and metamorphic processes:
When fractional meltdown forms, it grows and accumulates in a magma cavity. In the magma
cavity, the melt endures crystallizing, therefore, altering its chemistry. This is a procedure known
as magmatic variation. As magmas calm, dissimilar rock crystal will form out of the dissolve. By
reviewing the manifestation of liquefies in the laboratory, this procedure is reasonably well
unstated. (Tauxe)
Minerals and element(s) for Rock Formation:
The four minerals that create up granite are quartz, feldspar, hornblende, and
mica. Granite was shaped when magma chilled gradually, making minerals of the
four minerals that create up the rock granite.
Resultant Commodities:
Granite is utilized in bridges, buildings, monuments, paving, and several further external
projects. Inside, sophisticated granite lumps and thatches are used in tile floors, countertops, stair
treads, and several further project rudiments. (King)
Conclusions
Importance of Granite:
Several persons identify granite because it is the utmost collective igneous rock originates at
Earth's superficial. These comprise floor tiles, countertops, curbing, paving stone, building
veneer, stair treads, and cemetery memorials.
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Learning outcomes:
There are several learning outcomes which have identified through the study are shown below:
 Granite Characteristics and Features.
 Granite Formation.
 Application of Granite.
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References
King, H. M. (2005). Granite. Retrieved February 3, 2020, from
https://geology.com/rocks/granite.shtml
Earle, S. (2015, September 1). 6.1 Clastic Sedimentary Rocks. Retrieved February 3, 2020, from
https://opentextbc.ca/geology/chapter/6-1-clastic-sedimentary-rocks/
Under, D. D. (2010, November 1). weathered granite texture. Retrieved February 3, 2020, from
https://www.flickr.com/photos/dietmardownunder/5134560273
Tauxe, L. (n.d.). ES10 - EARTH. Retrieved February 3, 2020, from
https://topex.ucsd.edu/es10/lectures/lecture16/lecture16.html
King, H. M. (n.d.). Uses of Granite. Retrieved February 3, 2020, from
https://geology.com/articles/granite.shtml
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