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What type of rock is granite?
What type of rock is granite?
- Sedimentary rock
- Intrusive igneous rock (correct)
- Metamorphic rock
- Extrusive igneous rock
Which rock is primarily composed of pyroxene and calcium-rich plagioclase feldspar?
Which rock is primarily composed of pyroxene and calcium-rich plagioclase feldspar?
- Rhyolite
- Diorite
- Gabbro (correct)
- Granite
What is the main use of rhyolite?
What is the main use of rhyolite?
- Decorative stone
- Source of silica for glass and ceramics (correct)
- Construction material
- Road paving
Which rock has a higher percentage of dark minerals like amphibole and pyroxene compared to granite?
Which rock has a higher percentage of dark minerals like amphibole and pyroxene compared to granite?
Where is andesite commonly found?
Where is andesite commonly found?
Which rock type is primarily used as a dimension stone for countertops and floor tiles?
Which rock type is primarily used as a dimension stone for countertops and floor tiles?
Which rock type is commonly used in construction for road paving and as a decorative stone?
Which rock type is commonly used in construction for road paving and as a decorative stone?
Which rock type is often used as a source of silica in the production of glass and ceramics?
Which rock type is often used as a source of silica in the production of glass and ceramics?
Which rock type has a higher percentage of dark minerals like amphibole and pyroxene compared to granite?
Which rock type has a higher percentage of dark minerals like amphibole and pyroxene compared to granite?
Which rock type is composed of quartz, feldspar, and mica minerals and is used in construction for buildings, monuments, and countertops?
Which rock type is composed of quartz, feldspar, and mica minerals and is used in construction for buildings, monuments, and countertops?
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