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  • This graphic model describes the difference between nine common igneous rocks based on texture of mineral grains, temperature of crystallization, relative amounts of typical rock-forming elements, and relative proportions of silica and some common minerals.

    Igneous rock 2007

  • Dr. Guthrie has also shown that eutexia may reasonably be supposed to have played an important part in the production and separation of many rock-forming minerals.

    Scientific American Supplement, No. 508, September 26, 1885 Various

  • This course aims to give a full knowledge of the determination of the common rock-forming minerals and rocks in thin sections under the microscope.

    The University of Virginia Record 1919

  • This course aims to give a full knowledge of the determination of the common rock-forming minerals and rocks in thin sections under the microscope.

    The University of Virginia Record 1919

  • Special emphasis is given to the study of common rock-forming minerals and rocks, building stones and ores.

    The University of Virginia Record 1919

  • Special emphasis is given to the study of common rock-forming minerals and rocks, building stones and ores.

    The University of Virginia Record 1919

  • Special emphasis is given to the study of common rock-forming minerals and rocks, building stones and ores.

    The University of Virginia Record 1918

  • This course aims to give a full knowledge of the determination of the common rock-forming minerals and rocks in thin sections under the microscope.

    The University of Virginia Record 1918

  • This course aims to give a full knowledge of the determination of the common rock-forming minerals and rocks in thin sections under the microscope.

    The University of Virginia Record 1917

  • Special emphasis is given to the study of common rock-forming minerals and rocks, building stones and ores.

    The University of Virginia Record 1917

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