2. Granite: a) texture (aphanitic or phaneritic) b) color c) are mineral grains or crystals visible, and if so, what minerals? d) does the rock have any unique features (glass fibers, vesicles =air holes) e) did the rock form on the Earth's surface of below ground (extrusive or intrusive)
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- Granite has a phaneritic texture, which means it is coarse-grained. This texture is characterized by grains that are large enough to be seen with the naked eye. Show more…
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