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It can be either. The term felsic describes the composition of the rock, not where it forms. The general category for intrusive felsic rock is granite while extrusive felsic rock is rhyolite.
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Is Rhyolite Porphyry an intrusive or extrusive rock?
Rhyolite is a felsic volcanic rock.
Are felsic rocks usually intrusive or extrusive?
Most felsic rocks, though not all, are intrusive.
Is dacite intrusive or extrusive?
Dacite is extrusive. Its intrusive equivalent is granodiorite.
Is obsidian a intrusive or extrusive igneous rock?
Andesite is considered an extrusive igneous rock.
Is Obsidian an extrusive rock or intrusive rock?
Yes it is extrusive love yall
Is Rhyolite Porphyry an intrusive or extrusive rock?
Rhyolite is a felsic volcanic rock.
Are felsic rocks usually intrusive or extrusive?
Most felsic rocks, though not all, are intrusive.
Is felsic an intrusive or extrusive igneous rock?
It can be either. "Felsic" is not a specific type of rock but a general description of an ingeous rock's composition indicating high levels of silica and alkali feldspars.
Are mafic rocks solely intrusive or extrusive?
No. The terms felsic and mafic refers to the relative content of certain minerals in the magma or rock. A mafic rock can be extrusive like basalt, or intrusive like gabbro. Basalt and gabbro can be identical in chemical composition.
What is a felsic intrusive rock?
A felsic intrusive rock is a a type of compressed granite. a good example would be the McTavish monument on mount royal in Montreal. Despite this felsic intrusive rock is not from Montreal.
Is dacite intrusive or extrusive?
Dacite is extrusive. Its intrusive equivalent is granodiorite.
Is basalt an intrusive rock or extrusive rock?
Extrusive. Solidifies above ground level.
Is diorite intrusive or extrusive?
Diorite is an intrusive igneous rock. Its extrusive equivalent is andesite.
Is schist an intrusive or extrusive rock?
Neither, Igneous rock is either intrusive or extrusive. Thats what intrusive and extrusive is... A igneous rock.
Is a metamorphic rock intrusive or extrusive?
It is neither. Intrusive and extrusive are terms used to describe igneous rock.
Is talc intrusive or extrusive rock?
its considerd intrusive
Is obsidian a intrusive or extrusive igneous rock?
Andesite is considered an extrusive igneous rock.
