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Rhyolite is a felsic extrusive igneous rock.

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Are scoria and rhyolite the same in mineral composition?

Rhyolite is a rock type that is categorized by mineral composition. Scoria is a textural rock type. Like, Rhyolite can be smooth, or it can be scoria (sharper, bumpier, lots of vesicles).Think of it as a rock adjective.


Is rhyolite monomineralic or polymineralic?

polymineralic igneous rock!


Is rhyolite a compound?

No. Rhyolite is a mixture.


Is Rhyolite Porphyry an intrusive or extrusive rock?

Rhyolite is a felsic volcanic rock.


Is rhyolite igneous?

yes, rhyolite is igneous


Does rhyolite or basalt have more silica in it?

rhyolite


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.


Which is an igenous rock limestone rhyolite slate or shale?

Rhyolite.


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 volcanic?

Yes. Rhyolite is the volcanic equivalent of granite.