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Geological Engineering · Q54

Engineering Properties of Rocks and Soils

Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 54

Q54

Which of the following rock types has the highest compressive strength?

A.
Limestone
B.
Granite
C.
Shale
D.
Sandstone
E.
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Solution

Answer: Option
Solution:
Granite has tightly interlocking mineral grains and is an igneous rock, giving it the highest compressive strength among the options.