Question

these minerals were formed through crystallization of molten materials. which statement best describes these two minerals? the mineral on the left formed from lava. the mineral on the right formed from magma. the mineral on the left has smaller crystals than the mineral on the right. the mineral on the left cooled more slowly than the mineral on the right.

Explanation:

When molten material cools slowly, it forms larger crystals. The mineral on the left has larger - looking crystals, indicating it cooled more slowly than the one on the right. Magma is molten rock beneath the Earth's surface and lava is magma that reaches the surface. There is no clear indication from the picture which is from lava or magma based on crystal size alone.

Answer:

The mineral on the left cooled more slowly than the mineral on the right.