No -- it's a type of rock, often a composite. Primay types are igneous (made by fire -- vulcanism), sedimentary (sea beds) and composite (a mixture of other types). In almost every case, all of these types are defined as how the substance at hand was created and in most cases they are not pure minerals.
Definitely, the mineral composition and content of an igneous rock would classify them. If the predominant minerals are Felsic then the igneous rock would be a light colored one such as Granite but if its Mafic then the igneous rock would be dark colored like Basalt.
Most igneous rock has a relatively high proportion of silicate minerals in its composition.
Igneous rock is rock which contains minerals.
No, it's a rock.
no
crystal size
False. Basalt would be an example of an igneous rock with a low silica content.
Sedimentary, igneous, and metamorphic are terms used to describe the processes in formation and types of rocks. Gold is a mineral, therefore these terms do not apply. Gold is an elemental metallic mineral.
It's an igneous rock. There is a lot of fluorite in Illinois because this is an area of weakness in the bedrock where magma injections are present. Technically speaking, fluorite is a mineral, and not a rock. However, it is a mineral mostly formed in igneous area's
If it is also an igneous rock, it would be described as a mafic rock, like basalt. There are many other rocks, not necessarily igneous, that would also fit this description.
crystal size
Extrusive igneous rocks have very small crystal grains.
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False. Basalt would be an example of an igneous rock with a low silica content.
Because the rock feels like it beotch.
There are many. A few would be diorite, granite, gabbro, and basalt.
Sedimentary, igneous, and metamorphic are terms used to describe the processes in formation and types of rocks. Gold is a mineral, therefore these terms do not apply. Gold is an elemental metallic mineral.
I would assume it would be igneous due to the massive amounts of magma in the earth's crust.
Because the rock feels like it beotch.
They use the mineral composition, color, and texture.
mineral content
It's an igneous rock. There is a lot of fluorite in Illinois because this is an area of weakness in the bedrock where magma injections are present. Technically speaking, fluorite is a mineral, and not a rock. However, it is a mineral mostly formed in igneous area's