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The photograph below shows an igneous rock with mineral crystals ranging in size from 2 to 6 millimeters. The rock is composed of 58% plagioclase feldspar, 26% amphibole, and 16% biotite.

What is the name of this rock?

(1) diorite

(2) gabbro

(3) andesite

(4) pumice

The photograph below shows an igneous rock with mineral crystals ranging in size from 2 to 6 millimeters. The rock is composed of 58 plagioclase feldspar, 26 am class=

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The correct answer is:

(1) diorite

Explanation:

Diorite is an medium- to coarse-grained impertinent igneous rock that commonly is composed of about two-thirds plagioclase feldspar and one-third dark-colored minerals, such as hornblende or biotite.

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An igneous rock with such characteristics as mineral crystals, and containing feldspar and biotite is a 1. Diorite.

What is a Diorite?

It is an igneous rock that it usually found near volcanoes. As it comes from lava, it usually has mineral crystals which can be as large as 6 millimeters.

It contains feldspar, amphibole, and biotite which come in varying quantities with feldspar being the major component.

In conclusion, option 1 is correct.

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