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james0929

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Igneous rocks are classified according to their silica content, or color, and their ______________.
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The physical characteristic that is used to distinguish intrusive igneous rocks from extrusive igneous rocks is ______________.
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Answer to Question 1

texture, or grain size

Answer to Question 2

texture, or grain size



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