Granite rock is light in color. which feature directly contributes to this color? the process that forms granite the amount of silica minerals in granite the shape of the grains found in granite the unique pattern formed by grains in granite

The amount of silica minerals in granite

Explanation:

Granite is an igneous rock with a very light color. Its grains are large and can be seen with unaided eyes. Granite mineral is basically composed of feldspar, Silica, Quartz along with minor amount of other elements like amphiboles and mica.

If we talk about the light color of granite, it is mainly due to large quantity of silica present in it, Infact granite is not always found in one color and can be white, gray or pink. But generally the light color is due to high silica content which makes it very clear and light.

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the element that provides strength to the exoskeletons of clams and oysters is phosphorus.

this is so because calcium carbonate is the main component in the shells. calcium carbonate is strengthened by phosphorus.

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