Igneous Rocks
Igneous rocks Are rocks formed from solidified/cooled magma Are made of interlocking crystals Interlocking crystals make strong rock resistant to weathering and erosion
Igneous rock formation
Igneous rocks Contain silicate minerals; atoms of silicon and oxygen and other minerals
Igneous rocks Are identified by 1) color 2) crystal size
Intrusive igneous rock Is rock formed/cooled inside the earth’s crust Cools slowly and forms larger crystals
Vietnam veterans memorial black granite
Extrusive igneous rock Rock that forms when lava cools Cooling is faster so crystals form more quickly and are smaller
obsidian
basalt
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