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Can liquid rock form igneous rock?

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Yes.By definition, igneous rock forms from molten rock.

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What rock does lava form?

The igneous rock forms from lava because when a volcano erupts the lava that flows from a volcano. Igneous rocks have a hot liquid in the beginning. The lava that flows forms into an igneous rock fast. When the lava reaches the surface, it cools rapidly and turns into igneous rock.


Igneous rock is formed?

Extrusive igneous rock is formed by the eruption of volcanoes that produce lava which later cools. Intrusive igneous rocks are formed by the cooling and solidification of magma within the Earth's crust.


How does igneous rock from?

magma cools to form 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.


How is molten rock formed and what type of rock does it create when it hardens?

rock is melted to form molten rock, then as the lava hardens, it forms any type of igneous rock


How does magma from igneous rock?

magma cools to form igneous rock


What is liquid rock that becomes solid called?

igneous rock


What is the difference between molten and igneous rock?

Molten rock is still a liquid. Igneous rock is what is formed when molten rock solidifies.


What is granite in sedimentary form?

No, it's not a sedimentary rock, it is an igneous rock. :)


What kind of rock is there for Igneous rock?

Igneous Rock consists of three elements:-Liquid PortionSolids if any are silicate mineralsVolatile


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.


When magma cools and hardens does it form igneous rock sedimentary rock or metamorphic rock?

igneous rock.