Question

To describe a rock's texture, geologists determine

Answer 1

the size, shape and orientation of mineral grains

Step-by-step explanation:

To describe a rock's texture, geologists determine the size, shape and orientation of mineral grains.

Texture deals with the relationship between minerals within a fine mass.

• Rocks are aggregate of minerals and they are fundamental building blocks of rocks.
• We can observe rock textures by merely looking at it with our naked eyes.
• Also, we can obtain thin slices and sections of rock to have a closer look into the rock.