The classification and nomenclature of igneous rocks is based primarily on________ .
A) colour and weight
B) Aristotelian logic
C) mineral composition and proportions along with textures that give environmental conditions of crystallization
D) where the rock was found and the local names for this in different languages

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Igneous rocks are classified based on their mineral composition and proportions, as well as their textures, which indicate the environmental conditions under which they crystallized. This scientific approach allows geologists to understand the rock's origin and formation process.

The Classification and Nomenclature of Igneous Rocks Is Based Primarily