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What type of rock is granite?
Intrusive igneous rock
Which rock is primarily composed of pyroxene and calcium-rich plagioclase feldspar?
Gabbro
What is the main use of rhyolite?
Source of silica for glass and ceramics
Which rock has a higher percentage of dark minerals like amphibole and pyroxene compared to granite?
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Where is andesite commonly found?
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Which rock type is primarily used as a dimension stone for countertops and floor tiles?
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Which rock type is commonly used in construction for road paving and as a decorative stone?
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Which rock type is often used as a source of silica in the production of glass and ceramics?
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Which rock type has a higher percentage of dark minerals like amphibole and pyroxene compared to granite?
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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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