What are the three characteristics geologists use to identify a rock sample?
Geologists use many methods to identify a rock; however, initially color, texture and mineral content would be a good initial evaluation to determine a rock type.
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Geologists use many methods to identify a rock; however, initially color, texture and mineral content would be a good initial evaluation to determine a rock type.
Geologists use many methods to identify a rock; however, initially color, texture and mineral content would be a good initial evaluation to determine a rock type.