Question

Using gabbro as an example, explain what makes gabbro a rock and not a mineral. At least 4 sentences, Please!!!

Answer 1

@imammalik_806

Answer 2

This is science, but I'll try my best.

Answer 3

thanks

Answer 4

"Gabbro is a coarse-grained, dark-colored, intrusive igneous rock. It is usually black or dark green in color and composed mainly of the minerals plagioclase and augite. It is the most abundant rock in the deep oceanic crust."

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Answer 5

ok thanks

Answer 6

@Mr.Z

Answer 7

what is augite??

Answer 8

It's basically a typical "rock-forming" compound of elements seeming "crystal-like".

Answer 9

thx :):):):)