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What are xenoliths?

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A relict of wall rock surrounded by intrusive rock when the intrusive rock freezes.

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What is a xenolith and how is it made?
A xenolith is a large piece of country rock that has been broken off and/or surrounded by an igneous intrusion. As the magma intrudes the country rock it may completely surround large pieces. These...
What is the difference between a xenolith and a xenocryst?
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How many syllables xenolith?
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How is an xenolith rock formed?
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