The phaneritic equivalent of basalt is
A)gabbro
B)granite
C)diorite
D)peridotite

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The phaneritic equivalent of basalt (an extrusive igneous rock) is gabbro, which is an intrusive rock with large mineral grains that can be seen with the naked eye. Granite and diorite are also phaneritic rocks, but they have different compositions and textures than basalt. Peridotite is an ultramafic rock that is not phaneritic, so it is not a possible answer.

The Phaneritic Equivalent of Basalt Is