Igneous Rocks: Formation, Classification, Examples, Uses

Igneous Rocks: Formation, Classification, Examples, Uses igneous rock Extrusive igneous rocks Extrusive igneous rocks are formed at the Earth's surface as a result of the partial melting of rocks within the mantle and crust The igneous rock What are Igneous Rocks? · Dacite is a fine-grained, extrusive igneous rock that is usually light in color · Diorite is a coarse-grained, intrusive igneous rock

igneous rock Igneous rocks Igneous rocks are formed by the crystallisation of a magma The difference between granites and basalts is in silica content and their

rockstar Sub-divisions of Igneous rockHide · Acidite · Anthraphyre · Aphanide · Eutectite · Ferroplete · Normal crystalline igneous rock · Alabradorite Magma can solidify into igneous rock in several different ways, each way resulting in a different igneous texture Magma may stay within the