Which of the following is a coarse-grained igneous rock that contains quartz and feldspar?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Granite.
- Quartz, feldspar, and mica minerals make up the majority of the coarse-grained, light-colored intrusive igneous rock known as granite.
- The igneous rock known as granite has light-colored granules that are large enough to be seen with the naked eye.
- Magma beneath the surface of the Earth slowly crystallizes to become it.
- With trace amounts of mica, amphiboles, and other minerals, granite is mostly made of quartz and feldspar.
- Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, Rajasthan, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and other states typically produce the bulk of the world's granite, both raw and processed.