Earth: An Introduction to Physical Geology (12th Edition)

by Tarbuck, Edward J.; Lutgens, Frederick K.; Tasa, Dennis G.

Published by Pearson

ISBN 10: 0134074254

ISBN 13: 978-0-13407-425-2

Chapter 4 - Section 4.3 - Igneous Textures: What Can They Tell Us? - Concept Checks - Page 116: 3

Answer

Six major rock textures: Aphanitic texture Phaneritic texture Porphyritic texture Vesicular texture Glassy texture Pyroclastic texture

Work Step by Step

Pegmatitic texture is another rock texture which occurs only under certain specific conditions.

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