Match the description with the appropriate texture.
-________ a magnifying glass or microscope is needed to see individual mineral grains
A)aphanitic
B)porphyritic
C)phaneritic
D)glass

Question

Match the description with the appropriate texture.
-________ a magnifying glass or microscope is needed to see individual mineral grains
A)aphanitic 
B)porphyritic 
C)phaneritic 
D)glass

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Aphanitic textures are characterized by mineral grains that are so small a magnifying glass or microscope is needed to see them, indicating rapid cooling of lava on or near the Earth's surface.

Match the Description with the Appropriate Texture