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What is a common location for Rhyolite rock?
You find rhyolite rock wherever you find andesite volcanoes or extinct andesite volcanoes. Topaz Mountain in western Utah (3 hours west of Provo) is a rhyolite mountain complete with garnet, topaz crystals, beryl, and other gemstones and minerals. If there are no dormant or extinct volcanoes in your area, your chances of finding rhyolite are slim to none.
Is rhyolite a compound?
No. Rhyolite is a mixture.
Is rhyolite igneous?
yes, rhyolite is igneous
Does rhyolite or basalt have more silica in it?
rhyolite
Is rhyolite monomineralic or polymineralic?
polymineralic igneous rock!
How old is rhyolite rock?
Rhyolite can be any age.
Are granite and rhyolite similar in a way?
Yes. Rhyolite and granite have the same composition. Rhyolite is the volcanic equivalent of granite.
What is the intrusive counterpart of rhyolite?
The intrusive counterpart of rhyolite is granite.
Is rhyolite a metamorphic rock?
No. Rhyolite is an extrusive igneous rock.
Is rhyolite's texture a aphanitic?
Rhyolite may be aphanitic or porphyritic.
How is rhyolite categorized?
Rhyolite is a felsic extrusive igneous rock.
Which is an igenous rock limestone rhyolite slate or shale?
Rhyolite is an igneous rock. Limestone, slate, and shale are sedimentary rocks.
