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i will give u two picture, u should tell me:
1.Distinguishing Characteristics
2. Rock type ( ign, sed, or met)
3. minerals visible and identifiable
(you need't answer those question all correct,but make sure that well-founded. )
Explanation & Answer
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Running head: ANALYSIS OF ROCKS
Analysis of Rocks
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ANALYSIS OF ROCKS
The rock in the first image is a sedimentary rock known as clastic. These are rocks
formed through the combination of plant remains, animal remains and older rocks over a
period of time. It is the most dominant rock on the surface of the earth as opposed to
metamorphic and igneous rocks (Reynolds et al, 2016). Also, it contains several strata or
layers even though they are not crystalline. The visible mineral in the clastic is potassium
feldspar, which may be microcline or orthoclase. The clastic rock can also be a mudrock
sinc...
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