What rocks are used as decorative or structural building materials in Bozeman?
If you are walking in downtown Bozeman, take the attached table along and see if you can identify the unknowns. WARNING! Do not scratch or drop acid on someone else’s rocks! NOTE: Some buildings change owners or names each year – if you don’t find a named building, cross it out, identify rocks as visible, and write in the new building name. Question 3. Is marble or “granite” a better choice for counter-top material in a kitchen? Explain. Marble and “granite” are common counter-top materials. The word granite is put in quotes because most retailers do not distinguish between various igneous rocks and indeed may call a gneiss “granite.” The choice of material should depend on where the material is used. Knives and other hard metal utensils are used in the kitchen but are rarely used in bathrooms. Discuss whether granite or marble would be better in a kitchen. Use your knowledge of mineral composition and hardness to justify your answer.
