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Granite rock is light in color. Which feature directly contributes to this color?

the process that forms granite
the amount of silica minerals in granite
the shape of the grains found in granite
the unique pattern formed by grains in granite

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the amount of silica minerals in granite

Explanation: Granite is rich in silica-bearing minerals (quartz and light-colored feldspars), which give it its overall light color. Grain shape or pattern and the formation process don’t directly determine the rock’s color.