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james0929

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on: Jul 28, 2018
Igneous rocks are classified according to their silica content, or color, and their ______________.
 Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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The physical characteristic that is used to distinguish intrusive igneous rocks from extrusive igneous rocks is ______________.
 Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


abro1885

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Reply #1 on: Jul 28, 2018
Answer to Question 1

texture, or grain size

Answer to Question 2

texture, or grain size


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