large mineral crystals are most likely found or have grown in igneous or metamorphic rocks
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Large mineral crystals are commonly found in igneous rocks, such as granite and pegmatite, where slow cooling allows minerals to grow large. Certain metamorphic rocks, like marble and schist, can also contain large mineral crystals due to high pressures and temperatures. Veins and pockets within rocks can sometimes host large crystals as well.
Orthoclase feldspar is commonly found in association with large muscovite crystals. This mineral combination is often seen in pegmatite deposits, where slow cooling allows for the growth of large crystals.
Geodes, mineral veins and layered igneous intrusions.
Slow cooling of magma results in the formation of igneous rocks with coarse-grained textures, such as granite. The slower the cooling process, the larger the mineral crystals that can form within the rock. These rocks are commonly found in the continental crust.
Garnet is a mineral that commonly forms porphyroblasts in metamorphic rocks. These large, distinctive crystals grow within a finer-grained matrix and are often visible to the naked eye due to their size and different composition compared to the surrounding rock.
Metamorphic rocks that consist of only one mineral that forms large interlocking crystals often have a _____ texture.