What is the dominant mineral in basalt?
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Which metamorphic rock shows distinct mineral banding?
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Which of the following is a clay mineral?
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What kind of igneous texture results from rapid cooling of lava?
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Which sedimentary rock has the finest grain size?
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Which mineral has perfect cleavage in one direction?
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What type of rock is gabbro?
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Which of the following rocks is organic in origin?
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Which mineral is a major component of clay?
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What texture does granite exhibit?
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Which mineral can be identified by its salty taste?
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What is the structure of graphite?
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Which rock is composed mainly of calcium carbonate?
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What is the composition of peridotite?
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Which mineral has a fibrous habit and was widely used for insulation?
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Which mineral is known for its strong reaction to magnetism?
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Which sedimentary rock is composed of rounded gravel-sized particles?
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Which process leads to the formation of metamorphic rocks?
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What is the term for minerals that break along smooth, flat surfaces?
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Which of the following is an example of a volcanic glass?
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