Practice mode Soil Science

What texture do aphanitic rocks have?

Correct answer D. Fine grained

Explanation

Aphanitic igneous rocks cool rapidly at or near the surface, so their crystals are too small to see without magnification, giving a fine-grained texture as in basalt.

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