What information can geologists discover by analyzing a thin section?
A) the abundance of different elements in the rock
B) what chemical constituents make up the rock
C) what minerals make up the rock and how grains connect to one another
D) the arrangement of atoms in the rock

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Geologists can determine the minerals present in a rock through thin section analysis, as well as their textural relationships and grain-to-grain contacts.

What Information Can Geologists Discover by Analyzing a Thin Section