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No. Basalt is an extrusive igneous rock.
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Is basalt the most common intrusive rock?
Yes, Basalt is the most common extrusive rock
What is the relationship between basalt gabbro and obsidian?
Basalt and obsidian are extrusive igneous rocks. Gabbro is an intrusive igneous rock.
Why does Granite take much longer to form than Basalt?
hmmm, granite is intrusive, formed and cooled slowly at depth with larger individual crystals. Basalt is extrusive, fine grained (small crystals and cooled quickly. The intrusive equivalent of basalt is gabbro. For granite; rhylolite
Which intrusive and extrusive rocks have the same chemical composition?
Intrusive: Extrusive Equivalent Granite: Rhyolite Diorite: Andesite Gabbro: Basalt
In what way is gabbro different from basalt?
Gabbro and basalt are both igneous rocks. However, gabbro is an intrusive rock, and basalt is an extrusive rock.
What is the comparison of granite and basalt in terms of origin and texture which is intrusive and which is extrusive?
Basalt can't see crystals and basalt is extrusive. Granite you can see the crystals and is intrusive.
Is basalt an igneous intrusive rock?
Yes
Is basalt the most common intrusive rock?
Yes, Basalt is the most common extrusive rock
Is basalt equal to granite?
No. Basalt is extrusive whilst granite is intrusive, among other things.
Is basalt a most common intrusive rock?
No. Basalt is the most common extrusive igneous rock.
What are examples of two intrusive rocks?
Basalt and sandstone.
What is an intrusive black rock found in the ocean?
Basalt.
Is basalt an intrusive rock or extrusive rock?
Extrusive. Solidifies above ground level.
What are two examples of non intrusive rocks?
Basalt and sandstone.
Are basalt extrusive or intrusive?
Basaltic rock are true to be extrusive rock
What is the relationship between basalt gabbro and obsidian?
Basalt and obsidian are extrusive igneous rocks. Gabbro is an intrusive igneous rock.
Why does Granite take much longer to form than Basalt?
hmmm, granite is intrusive, formed and cooled slowly at depth with larger individual crystals. Basalt is extrusive, fine grained (small crystals and cooled quickly. The intrusive equivalent of basalt is gabbro. For granite; rhylolite
