Which of the following igneous rock always has a pyroclastic texture?
A)rhyolitic tuff
B)porphyritic basalt flow
C)intrusive granite pluton
D)andesitic lava flow

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Rhyolitic tuff is a type of pyroclastic rock formed from explosive volcanic eruptions, which results in the ejection of pyroclasts (rock fragments and ash) that accumulate and compact together to form a cohesive rock. The other options do not necessarily have a pyroclastic texture, as they can form through different cooling and solidification processes.

Which of the Following Igneous Rock Always Has a Pyroclastic