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Uses for rhyolite

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Rhyolite is a fine grained textured igneous rock. Fine grained igneous rocks form rapidly at the surface, their crystals are to small to be seen by an unaided eye.

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Rhyolite is an extrusive, felsic igneous rock.

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Rhyolite is used for decorative stones, scouring stones and abrasives, and ornamental stones. It is also used in jewelry, and to make light weight concrete.

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Rhyolite is an extrusive igneous rock.

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What is rhyolite uses for?

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Is rhyolite monomineralic or polymineralic?

polymineralic igneous rock!


Is rhyolite a compound?

No. Rhyolite is a mixture.


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What is the intrusive counterpart of rhyolite?

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How is rhyolite categorized?

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