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An igneous rock has crystallized and solidified from molten rock (magma) either below ground (intrusive igneous rock) or at or near the surface (extrusive igneous rock). Igneous rocks are composed of minerals.
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∙ 14y agoIgneous rocks are formed as the result of cooling magmas.
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∙ 14y agoIgneous rocks form from cooled lava or magma.
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∙ 15y agoIgneous rocks are formed by the cooling and solidification of magma.
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∙ 10y agoLava, once it settles and solidifies it forms a type of rock
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∙ 12y agoCooling and hardening of molten rock
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What are rocks that form when lava hardens?
Igneous, examples include Granite and Basalt
If magma crystallizes before it reaches Earths surface will it form an igneous rock?
Yes. It will form a type of igneous rock that is referred to as an intrusive igneous rock.
Igneous rock form on eath surface?
Igneous rocks do form on the earths surface. A volcano erupts and the lava that comes out cools and hardens forming igneous rocks.
Igneous rocks that form when magma cools on Earths's surface are called what igneous rocks?
Extrusive igneous rocks.
What is granite in sedimentary form?
No, it's not a sedimentary rock, it is an igneous rock. :)
Does sedimentary rock form igneous rock?
Yes it can form an igneous rocks as because of pressure it may melt and form into igneous rocks.
What are igneous rocks that form on earth surface?
igneous rocks that form on earth's surface
What are rocks that form when lava hardens?
Igneous, examples include Granite and Basalt
How does igneous rock from?
magma cools to form igneous rock
Can metamorphic rocks form form igneous but not from sedimentary rocks?
Metamorphic rocks can form from both igneous and sedimentary rocks
When molten rocks cools what rocks form?
igneous rocks
If magma crystallizes before it reaches Earths surface will it form an igneous rock?
Yes. It will form a type of igneous rock that is referred to as an intrusive igneous rock.
How does magma from igneous rock?
magma cools to form igneous rock
Which igneous rocks form below earth's surface?
Intrusive igneous rocks form from cooled magma below Earth's surface.
Can Metamorphic rocks can form from igneous but not from sedimentary rocks.?
Metamorphic rocks can form from both igneous and sedimentary rocks
Can metamorphic rocks can form from igneous but not from sedimentary rocks?
Metamorphic rocks can form from both igneous and sedimentary rocks
Igneous rock form on eath surface?
Igneous rocks do form on the earths surface. A volcano erupts and the lava that comes out cools and hardens forming igneous rocks.
