Explain how composition and texture are used to classify rock

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Which features is used to classify a rock based on its composition

The origin of the rock
The texture of the rock
The type of mineral in the rock
The shapes of the crystal in the rock

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Answer:

The correct answer is "The type of mineral in the rock".

Explanation:

Rocks are classified mostly by its texture and its composition. When a rock is classified based on its composition the feature that is most used is the type of mineral in the rock. For instance,  igneous rocks are made of silicate minerals, while quartz, K-feldspar, and muscovite are found in sedimentary rocks.


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