3.4.1 Three Factors for Igneous Textures: Cooling Rate, Silica in the Magma, and Gases in the Magma
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Date: 10/09/2020

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3.4.1 Three Factors for Igneous Textures: Cooling Rate, Silica in the Magma, and Gases in the Magma

The term texture, when applied to an igneous rock, is used to describe the overall appearance of the rock based on the size, shape, and arrangement of its interlocking crystals. Texture is an important characteristic because it reveals a great deal about the environment in which the rock formed. This fact allows geologists to make inferences about a rocks origin while working in the field where sophisticated equipment is not available.

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