How Long Does It Take for Igneous Rock to Form
Igneous rocks can be divided into four categories based on their chemical composition: felsic, intermediate, mafic, and ultramafic.

Why are igneous rocks crystalline?

The magma, which is brought to the surface through fissures or volcanic eruptions, solidifies at a faster rate. Hence such rocks are smooth, crystalline and fine-grained. Basalt is a common extrusive igneous rock and forms lava flows, lava sheets and lava plateaus.

How will you know if they are igneous rocks?

Igneous rocks can be distinguished from sedimentary rocks by the lack of beds, lack of fossils, and lack of rounded grains in igneous rocks, and the presence of igneous textures.

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Elena Rostova holds a Master's degree in Public Health Journalism. She covers groundbreaking medical research, holistic wellness trends, mental health awareness, and nutritional science.

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