A Porphyritic Texture Where Large Crystals Are Embedded in a Matrix

question 3

Multiple Choice

A porphyritic texture where large crystals are embedded in a matrix of small crystal may form when_________ .

• A) climate change causes crystals to cool at different rates
• B) crystals of different compositions grow to different sizes
• C) a magma that has partially crystallized slowly moves to a different location where it then cools rapidly
• D) crystals of different compositions cool at different rates

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