Which Is Heavier Basalt Or Granite?
Which Is Heavier Basalt Or Granite? According to About.com the density of granite ranges from 2.6-2.7 g/cm3 and basalt is 2.8-3.0 g/cm3. … Granite contains lots of quartz and feldspar – both fairly light minerals, whereas basalt and gabbro are made of heavier minerals.) Is basalt or granite more dense? The crust of Earth is