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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.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 10y agoDefinitely, 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.
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∙ 13y agoMost igneous rock has a relatively high proportion of silicate minerals in its composition.
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∙ 9y agoIgneous rock is rock which contains minerals.
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∙ 11y agoNo, it's a rock.
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What would not be used to classify igneous rocks?
crystal size
An example of an igneous rock low in silica is granite?
False. Basalt would be an example of an igneous rock with a low silica content.
Is gold igneous metamorphic or sedimentary?
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.
Is the sodalite rock metamorphic igneous or sedimentary?
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
What is a dark colored rock with a relatively low silica content?
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.
What would not be used to classify igneous rocks?
crystal size
What Evidence Would You Look For If Attempting To Classify A Piece of igneous Rock as Extrusive?
Extrusive igneous rocks have very small crystal grains.
How would you classify a rock that has even amount of silica iron and magnesium?
mr barky van shnouzer
An example of an igneous rock low in silica is granite?
False. Basalt would be an example of an igneous rock with a low silica content.
How the mineral Quartz would be in an igneous rock and in a sedimentary rock?
Because the rock feels like it beotch.
What is a name of a hard igneous rock?
There are many. A few would be diorite, granite, gabbro, and basalt.
Is gold igneous metamorphic or sedimentary?
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.
The most common mineral earth's crust is the?
I would assume it would be igneous due to the massive amounts of magma in the earth's crust.
Which property would be most useful in identifying the unknown rock?
mineral content
How would the mineral quartz could be in an igneous rock and in a sedimentary rock?
Because the rock feels like it beotch.
What 2 properties classify rocks?
They use the mineral composition, color, and texture.
Is the sodalite rock metamorphic igneous or sedimentary?
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
