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Can igneous rock often be identified by their minerals?
Yes, igneous rocks can often be identified by their minerals because the minerals present in an igneous rock are usually specific to the conditions under which the rock formed. By studying the mineral composition of an igneous rock, geologists can determine factors such as the rock's cooling rate, temperature, and pressure during formation.
What igneous rock does not have any minerals in it?
Obsidian is an igneous rock that technically is not composed of minerals. It is a natural glass.
What is the principal constituent of igeneous rock?
Main constituent of igneous rocks arePlagiocl
Is a igneous rock a mineral or rock?
You say it as ' Igneous ROCK ' and ask whether it is a rock..
What kind of rock is formed when melted minerals cool and harden?
Igneous rock is formed when melted minerals cool and harden. This process can happen either beneath the Earth's surface (intrusive igneous rock) or on the surface (extrusive igneous rock). Examples of igneous rocks include granite, basalt, and obsidian.
Basaltic magma forms what kind of igneous rock?
Mafic igneous rock. ( due to Ferromagnesian minerals).
Is igneous rock made out of minerals?
No it is not. Sedimentary rocks are made of minerals.
Which rock is formed from melted minerals?
Igneous rock is formed from melted minerals that have solidified and cooled. This process can occur either beneath the Earth's surface, forming intrusive igneous rocks, or on the surface, leading to extrusive igneous rocks.
Would mineral content classify an igneous rock?
No -- it's a type of rock, often a composite. Primay types are igneous (made by fire -- vulcanism), sedimentary (sea beds) and composite (a mixture of other types). In almost every case, all of these types are defined as how the substance at hand was created and in most cases they are not pure minerals.
Does igneous rock forms from minerals?
of course :P
What minerals does Iowa make use of?
igneous rock
What type of rock forms from a melt by crystallization?
igneous rocks- rocks that are formed from melted minerals. ore-a rock that has a large amount of minerals.
