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Rhyolite is a volcanic rock, with a great percentage of silicon dioxide; the aspect is different, depending on the composition.
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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.
Which is an igenous rock limestone rhyolite slate or shale?
Rhyolite.
Is rhyolite volcanic?
Yes. Rhyolite is the volcanic equivalent of granite.
Rhyolite is associated with what type of eruption?
Rhyolite is associated with explosive eruptions.
Which rock is most felsic out of rhyolite andesite and basalt?
Of these Rhyolite has the highest silica content.
Is rhyolite a compound?
No. Rhyolite is a mixture.
Is rhyolite monomineralic or polymineralic?
polymineralic igneous rock!
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
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.
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.
Is rhyolite's texture a aphanitic?
Rhyolite may be aphanitic or porphyritic.
What is the intrusive counterpart of rhyolite?
The intrusive counterpart of rhyolite is granite.
How is rhyolite categorized?
Rhyolite is a felsic extrusive igneous rock.
