Rocks located directly above the magma chamber show strong mineral alignment, while rocks along the sides show patchy mineral growth without alignment. Which factor most likely explains this difference in texture?

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Directional pressure above the chamber caused minerals to align, while heat alone on the sides produced irregular crystal growth.

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Rocks located directly above the magma chamber show strong mineral alignment, while rocks along the sides show patchy mineral growth without alignment. Which factor most likely explains this difference in texture?

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Rocks located directly above the magma chamber show strong mineral alignment, while rocks along the sides show patchy mineral growth without alignment. Which factor most likely explains this difference in texture?

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