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Which one of the following textures shows cuneiform-shape intergrowth between alkali feldspar and quartz?
Which one of the following textures shows cuneiform-shape intergrowth between alkali feldspar and quartz?
Updated On: Oct 1, 2024
- Spherulite texture
- Graphic texture
- Porphyritic texture
- Spinifex texture
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The Correct Option is B
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The correct option is (B): Graphic texture
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