Asked by AMW
What are the distinguishing characteristics between the two catagories of igneous rocks? I know two are texture and color. But are there any more?
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Answered by
drwls
Based upon what I found here:
http://geology.about.com/cs/basics_roxmin/a/aa011804a.htm ,
I would say that the other main distinctions between basaltic and granitic igneous rocks are are density and composition.
http://geology.about.com/cs/basics_roxmin/a/aa011804a.htm ,
I would say that the other main distinctions between basaltic and granitic igneous rocks are are density and composition.
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