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Is a dike a intrusive ingneouse rock or a extrusive rock ingneouse?
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A dike is an intrusive igneous rock. It is a vertical intrusion that is usually associated with a central magma chamber. It is intrusive because it usually does not reach the surface. When a dike does reach the surface, the magma it countains erupts and forms an extrusive lava flow.
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Is pumice in dike?
No. A dike is an intrusive structure, meaning it forms when molten rock cools underground. Pumice is an extrusive rock, meaning that it forms when molten rock cools after being brought above the surface by a volcanic eruption.
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 dunite an intrusive or extrusive igneous rock?
intrusive
Is pumice in dike?
No. A dike is an intrusive structure, meaning it forms when molten rock cools underground. Pumice is an extrusive rock, meaning that it forms when molten rock cools after being brought above the surface by a volcanic eruption.
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 obsidian a intrusive or extrusive igneous rock?
Andesite is considered an extrusive igneous rock.
Is talc intrusive or extrusive rock?
its considerd intrusive
Is Obsidian an extrusive rock or intrusive rock?
Yes it is extrusive love yall
Are basalt extrusive or intrusive?
Basaltic rock are true to be extrusive rock
Is dunite an intrusive or extrusive igneous rock?
intrusive
Is peridot an intrusive or extrusive igneous rock?
Peridot is olivine, which is a mineral, not a rock. It is found in both intrusive and extrusive rocks.
