11. Igneous rock sample l-5 a. List the names of some possible minerals that can be found in this rock. Hint: Color can be helpful here. b. Potassium Feldspar has a very distinctive pink color while Olivine is characterized by a green color. Can you detect these minerals in this rock? C. Based on the minerals present and missing, what is the rock's composition? d. Given that you can see the minerals with your naked eye, what texture does this igneous rock have? Use your assessment of this rock sample's texture to interpret where the rock formed with respect to the Earth's surface: Is it intrusive or extrusive? е. f. What is the name of this rock?

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