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How long does it take for a Igneous rock to Form?

10,000,000+ years


A type of intrusive igneous rock with larg crystals?

Basically, all intrusive igneous rocks have large crystals. Because they are intrusive, they take a long time to cool down, and so there is a lot of time for crystal growth. That said, the biggest categories of intrusive igneous rocks are: Peridotite (ultramafic) Gabbro (mafic) Diorite (Intermediate) Granite (silicic/felsic) Granite is the most common one in the continental crust.


What type of rock can only form deeply underground?

Only an intrusive igneous rock forms underground, but you can argue that all metamorphism occurs underground. The issue here is that when the metamorphism is thermal, often the ground it is under has only just been formed (i.e. a lava flow). To avoid confusion, only regional metamorphism can take place underground. The rocks formed by regional metamorphism and intrusive magma cooling are rocks with crystalline texture.


Is sandstone extrusive?

sedimentary rock are extrusive when the were formed outside land than in the dirt extrusive rocks take less time to form than intusive (formed under ground) becase wind and help it form faster. i hope this is very helpful =)


What is the best estimate of how long it took a thick layer of sedimentary rock to form?

The time it takes for a thick layer of sedimentary rock to form can vary significantly depending on various factors, such as the depositional environment, the rate of sedimentation, and the type of sediment being deposited. In general, it can take anywhere from a few hundred to millions of years for a thick layer of sedimentary rock to form.

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If magma crystallizes before it reaches earths surface it will form a what igneous rock?

It will for an intrusive igneous rock. They usually take longer to cool and have more coarse grains.


If magma crystallizes before it reaches earth's surface it will form a what igneous rock?

It will for an intrusive igneous rock. They usually take longer to cool and have more coarse grains.


What is an intrusive body?

Stock Batholith


How long does it take for a Igneous rock to Form?

10,000,000+ years


A type of intrusive igneous rock with larg crystals?

Basically, all intrusive igneous rocks have large crystals. Because they are intrusive, they take a long time to cool down, and so there is a lot of time for crystal growth. That said, the biggest categories of intrusive igneous rocks are: Peridotite (ultramafic) Gabbro (mafic) Diorite (Intermediate) Granite (silicic/felsic) Granite is the most common one in the continental crust.


How long does it take for a Forrest to form in a secondary succession?

From bare rock... I think 80yrs.


How long does it take to drive form fort lauderdale to little rock?

17 hours


What is meant by intrusive or extrusive rocks?

Intrusive or extrusive are terms given to igneous rocks which describe where the rock cooled and formed, since this plays an important role in the cooling time of the rock and therefore grain size of the rock. Intrusive rocks are those that cool from magma before it reaches the surface of the earth (they form inside the earth, hence the term intrusive). Extrusive rocks form by erupting or "extruding" at the surface and cooling. Intrusive rocks take a long time to cool because the surrounding rocks act as a kind of blanket and keep it warm longer, so crystals are generally large, where extrusive rocks cool quickly being exposed to air, wind, and rain, so crystals are generally small.


How long does it take to drive form dallas to Little Rock Arkansas?

around 5 hours


What are the associated rocks and their textures?

Magmatic fluids coming from the intrusive rock may also take part in the metamorphic reactions.


What type of rock can only form deeply underground?

Only an intrusive igneous rock forms underground, but you can argue that all metamorphism occurs underground. The issue here is that when the metamorphism is thermal, often the ground it is under has only just been formed (i.e. a lava flow). To avoid confusion, only regional metamorphism can take place underground. The rocks formed by regional metamorphism and intrusive magma cooling are rocks with crystalline texture.


Is sandstone extrusive?

sedimentary rock are extrusive when the were formed outside land than in the dirt extrusive rocks take less time to form than intusive (formed under ground) becase wind and help it form faster. i hope this is very helpful =)