Applications and Investigations in Earth Science (9th Edition)
Applications and Investigations in Earth Science (9th Edition)
9th Edition
ISBN: 9780134746241
Author: Edward J. Tarbuck, Frederick K. Lutgens, Dennis G. Tasa
Publisher: PEARSON
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14. Compare samples l-1 (left) and l-9 (right).
а.
These rocks have similar compositions, but the textures are very different. Based on
texture, which rock formed below the surface in a magma chamber?
b. What are the names of these rocks?
1-1 (left):
1-9 (right):
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Transcribed Image Text:14. Compare samples l-1 (left) and l-9 (right). а. These rocks have similar compositions, but the textures are very different. Based on texture, which rock formed below the surface in a magma chamber? b. What are the names of these rocks? 1-1 (left): 1-9 (right):
13. Igneous rock sample l-11.
a. The pink color of this rock is indicative of high amounts of K-Feldspar. What is the
composition of this rock?
b. What texture does this rock have?
С.
Use your assessment of this rocks texture to interpret where the rock formed with
respect to the earth's surface.
d. What is the name of this rock?
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Transcribed Image Text:13. Igneous rock sample l-11. a. The pink color of this rock is indicative of high amounts of K-Feldspar. What is the composition of this rock? b. What texture does this rock have? С. Use your assessment of this rocks texture to interpret where the rock formed with respect to the earth's surface. d. What is the name of this rock?
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