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No. Intrusive rocks have larger crystals because the magma would have taken longer to cool and solidify than extrusive magma.

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Is silica intrusive or extrusive?

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What are extrusive rocks and intrusive rocks?

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Is this true or false Intrusive rocks have smaller crystals than extrusive rocks?

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