Granite,an intrusive igneous rock,is most similar in mineral composition to which extrusive equivalent?
A) andesite
B) basalt
C) gabbro
D) rhyolite

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Granite and rhyolite have similar mineral compositions; both are rich in silica. The main difference is their formation, with granite forming underground (intrusive) and rhyolite forming on the surface (extrusive).

Granite,an Intrusive Igneous Rock,is Most Similar in Mineral Composition to Which