A narrow channel or slab of a mineral that is different from the surrounding rock is called a _______.
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A narrow channel or slab of a mineral that is different from the surrounding rock is called a vein. It is a distinct sheetlike body of crystallized minerals within a rock. Veins form when mineral constituents carried by an aqueous solution within the rock mass are deposited through precipitation.
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A narrow channel or slab of a mineral different from the surrounding rock is called a vein. Veins form through crystallization and precipitation of minerals from fluid solutions, playing a vital role in geology and mining. Understanding veins helps in exploring and extracting valuable mineral resources.
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