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yea, you can post the next question.
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What type of rock is it?
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just wondering...how are you guys able to identify these so easily like what characteristics of these rocks/minerals are best to use when identifying them and how can one study these Identifictions
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diorite. Igneous
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Correct. Your turn.

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[img]http://csm.jmu.edu/minerals/Staurolite.jpg[/img]
Name the mineral, and the scientific shape.
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Staurolite, Monoclinic
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Staurolite. Monoclinic
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That is correct, though I was actually looking for twinning.
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Ah, okay.

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This specimen is an excellent source of __________.
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