Question

A narrow slab of minerals that is different from the surrounding rock is known as a _______. a. mineral rock c. vein b. geode d. none of the above

Answer 1

A narrow slab of minerals that is different from the surrounding rock is known as a Vein.

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Answer 2

Answer:The correct answer is option c.

Explanation;

Vein of the rock is defined as distinct body of crystallized minerals which are bedded within a rock. They are formed due to precipitation of mineral constituent carried by the aqueous solution within a rock.

Whereas mineral rock are naturally occurring inorganic solids composed of different kind of minerals.

Geode are rock formation found in sedimentary and volcanic rocks.They appears to be ordinary from outside but hollow from inside with mineral or crystal deposits.