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Granite is not metamorphic, but an intrusive igneous rock formed from cooling magma.
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∙ 15y agoGranites are intrusive igneous rocks, as such they cool much slower than extrusive igneous rock (eruptive lava) and result in a medium to coarse grained rock.
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∙ 14y agoGranite is a coarse grained intrusive igneous rock that is classified as felsic (more than 69% quartz).
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∙ 11y agoIt is an igneous rock, but its texture is course, not glassy.
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∙ 11y agoYes, granite is considered an igneous rock because it has the form of an igneous rock, which is a layered form. Glad I could help!
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∙ 10y agoNo. Granite is an intrusive igneous rock.
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Is glassy igneous rocks intrusive or extrusive?
Granite gneiss is a metamorphic rock and would not be considered extrusive (rock formed from molten material at or near the surface).
What is granite in sedimentary form?
No, it's not a sedimentary rock, it is an igneous rock. :)
Is a igneous rock related to granite?
granite is an igneous rock
Is igneous rock granite or basalt?
Both granite ans basalt are types of igneous rock.
Is Mt Rushmore intrusive or extrusive igneous rock?
Intrusive Igneous rock because it is made of granite and granite is intrusive igneous rock
What igneous rock has no visible crystals?
Granite is a coarse grained igneous rock without Pyroxene.
Is glassy igneous rocks intrusive or extrusive?
Granite gneiss is a metamorphic rock and would not be considered extrusive (rock formed from molten material at or near the surface).
Is granite a igneous rock?
Yes, granite is a type of igneous rock.
What is granite in sedimentary form?
No, it's not a sedimentary rock, it is an igneous rock. :)
Is a igneous rock related to granite?
granite is an igneous rock
How can a piece of granite change into a igneous rock?
Granite already is an igneous rock.
What rock is used to make doorsteps?
The most common rock is an igneous rock e.g. Granite.
What group of rocks does granite belong to?
Granite is classified as an intrusive igneous rock.
Is igneous rock granite or basalt?
Both granite ans basalt are types of igneous rock.
Is Mt Rushmore intrusive or extrusive igneous rock?
Intrusive Igneous rock because it is made of granite and granite is intrusive igneous rock
Is granite an intrusive rock?
Granite is an intrusive igneous rock.
How do Igneous rock with glassy textures?
An igneous rock with a glassy texture cooled from its' liquid state very quickly, an example of this would be obsidian, a volcanic glass.
