Is Granite a Mixture?

Granite is a heterogeneous mixture because it is composed of minerals that are clearly distinguishable (each colour is a different mineral). In homogeneous mixtures, you can not distinguish each component with the naked eye. They have a uniform composition. For example sea water, air , and vinegar.

Is granite stone a mixture?

Granite is a type of rocks occur as solid mixture of minerals.

Is marble a mixture?

Compounds are pure substances that are composed of two or more elements. Substances such as water, salt, and sugar are simple examples of compounds. On the other hand, wood or a piece of marble are not homogeneous and therefore not pure substances or compounds. They are called mixtures.

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