Practice mode Soil Science

What is an igneous rock with crystals of about 1 cm or larger called?

Correct answer A. Pegmatitic

Explanation

Pegmatitic texture describes igneous rocks with exceptionally large crystals, usually larger than 1 cm, formed from water-rich residual magma that allows rapid crystal growth.

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