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Igneous rock is magma (or lava) that has cooled, hardened, and solidified. It is recognized by it's generally smooth texture, high mass (basically a rock a certain size will weigh more than you'd expect just by looking at it), and wavy form-remember, it is solidified magma.

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The rock crystallizes and how it cooled from what is made of

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Geologists classify igneous rocks based on their origin, texture and mineral composition. Rhyolite, Granite, Pegmatite, and Porphry are all igneous rocks

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