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yes,either felsic if light coloured or mafic if dark cloured.we classify rocks like that especially igneous rocks but COLOR IS NEVER USED TO IDENTIFY ANY ROCK.only classification.

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Scientists classify rocks?

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Scientists classify rocks by?

Scientists classify rocks based on their mineral composition, texture, and how they were formed. These classifications help geologists understand the history and properties of rocks. There are three main categories for classifying rocks: igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic.


Why don't we just classify rocks by their color?

That was how racism was born.


What do scientists classify rocks into what one of the three main categories by?

Scientists classify rocks into three main categories - sedimentary, igneous, and metamorphic - based on how they are formed. Sedimentary rocks are formed from the accumulation and solidification of sediments, igneous rocks are formed from the cooling and solidification of magma or lava, and metamorphic rocks are formed from the alteration of existing rocks through heat and pressure.


What are some ways to classify rocks?

streak,color,hardness,heaviness,


What are the characteristics Scientists use to classify rocks?

Scientists classify rocks based on their mineral composition, texture, and origin. Mineral composition refers to the types and relative amounts of minerals present in the rock. Texture relates to the size and arrangement of the mineral grains, while origin refers to how the rock was formed (igneous, sedimentary, or metamorphic).


What three things are used to classify igneous rocks?

Color and texture is one way to classify igneous rocks. Another way to do this is modal classification and normative classification.


What characteristics do you think scientist use to classify rocks?

Scientists classify rocks based on their mineral composition, grain size, texture, and origin. They also consider factors like color, hardness, and how the rock formed (e.g. igneous, sedimentary, or metamorphic) in order to categorize rocks into different types and groups.


What are some of the characteristics scientists to use classify organisms?

color shape texture size.


What is used to classify metamorphic rocks?

texture, color, chemical reactions things like that.


what are five different ways of classifying rocks?

cleavage, fracture, luster, streak and color


Why don't scientists classify organisms just by sharp size or color?

Because you an stupid person