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Compared to felsic igneous rocks, mafic igneous rocks contain greater amounts of
particle size
pyroxene
texture
hardness
limestone
over a short period of time
origin
iron
Sedimentary rocks formed by compaction and cementation of land-derived sediments are classified on the basis of
particle size
pyroxene
texture
hardness
limestone
over a short period of time
origin
iron
Extremely small crystal grains in an igneous rock are an indication that the crystals formed
particle size
pyroxene
texture
hardness
limestone
over a short period of time
origin
iron
The grouping of rocks as igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic is based primarily upon differences in
particle size
pyroxene
texture
hardness
limestone
over a short period of time
origin
iron
Which property is most useful in mineral identification?
particle size
pyroxene
texture
hardness
limestone
over a short period of time
origin
iron
Which sedimentary rock is most likely to be changed to marble during regional metamorphism?
particle size
pyroxene
texture
hardness
limestone
over a short period of time
origin
iron
Which characteristic provides the best evidence about the environment in which a rock was formed?
particle size
pyroxene
texture
hardness
limestone
over a short period of time
origin
iron
Basalt contains the greatest quantity of which mineral?
particle size
pyroxene
texture
hardness
limestone
over a short period of time
origin
iron
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