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Minerals will form from magma and lava as the lava cools; the rate of cooling will determine the crystal size in the mineral formed. t or f?

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Just took the test the answer is true!

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The given statement is True.

Minerals will form from lava as the lava cools down. The rate by the lava will cool down determines the crystal size in the minerals.

If the sticky magma cools quickly, then it forms small crystals.

If the magma is trapped for a longer time inside the rock, then it forms larger crystals.

The time duration in which the magma cools down determines the size of the crystals.

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