A mineral forms in water heated by magma inside Earth.

Which statement best describes this mineral?

The mineral formed through evaporation.
The mineral crystallized from molten material.
The mineral formed when a hot water solution cooled.
The mineral likely has all the same properties as the surrounding rock.

1 answer

The statement that best describes this mineral is:

The mineral formed when a hot water solution cooled.

This is because the mineral formed in water heated by magma suggests a hydrothermal process where minerals can precipitate out of a hot water solution as it cools.

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