Why Do Geologists Use Thin Sections of Rocks

question 21

Multiple Choice

Why do geologists use thin sections of rocks?

• A) to determine if the rock is metallic
• B) to identify foreign substances
• C) to identify the minerals
• D) to determine the arrangement of atoms

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