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Q: Is it generally true that igneous rocks are formed by the crystallization of molten magma?
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Is igneous rock formed by crystallization of molten rock?

Yes! That's precisely how igneous rock is formed


What is the material that igneous rock is made of called?

Igneous rock is formed from the crystallization of molten magma or lava. Intrusive igneous rock is formed beneath Earth's crust from magma. Extrusive igneous rock is formed above Earth's crust from the crystallization of lava.


How do igneous rocks form?

Igneous rock forms from the cooling of molten material called magma or lava.


What Rock formed by the crystallization of magma?

Extrusive igneous rock is formed from the solidification of lava.Intrusive igneous rock is formed from the solidification of magma.


What are rocks form by crystallization and consolidation of molten magma?

Primary


When molten rock undergoes crystallization above ground what type of rock results?

Extrusive igneous rock is the result of above ground crystallization.


When molten rock undergoes crystallization above ground what type of rocks result?

Extrusive igneous rock is the result of above ground crystallization.


When molten rock undergoes crystallization above ground what type of rock result?

Extrusive igneous rock is the result of above ground crystallization.


What is the difference between molten and igneous rock?

Molten rock is still a liquid. Igneous rock is what is formed when molten rock solidifies.


What is the rock called that is formed from molten rock?

The rock formed from molten rock is IGNEOUS


Magma that solidifies before reaching the earth's surface is called?

When magma solidifies before reaching Earth's surface it is called intrusive igneous rock, plutonic rock, a pluton. Igneous rock is formed from crystallization of molten magma.


What describes rock that was formed when molten rock cooled down?

Igneous rock is formed.