Which of the following igneous rocks exhibit phaneritic texture?
A)granite; tuff
B)tuff; breccia
C)basalt; pumice
D)diorite; gabbro

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Diorite and gabbro both exhibit phaneritic texture. Phaneritic texture indicates that the rock's mineral grains are visible with the naked eye, and both diorite and gabbro have large mineral grains that are easy to see. Granite, another common igneous rock, also exhibits phaneritic texture, but it is not listed as a choice in the answer options.

Which of the Following Igneous Rocks Exhibit Phaneritic Texture