You examine an igneous rock that has mineral grains which are 2.5 cm in size (large), and are primarily dark green and black color. Which statement concerning the rock is not accurate?
A. A likely rock name for this specimen would be a gabbro.
B. The textural classification of the rock would be coarse grained.
C. This rock likely has minerals with chemical elements like iron and magnesium in them.
D. The composition of the magma that formed this rock would be Felsic.
E. This rock would be classified as a plutonic rock.
Answer: D
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