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What are light colored often intrusive igneous rocks containing a high percentage of silica called?
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They are called felsic igneous rocks.
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An example of light-colored coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock is?
Granite
An igneous rock containing large crystals is most likely a?
intrusive rock
Can rocks both have igneous and intrusive?
Since igneous rocks are divided into two categories (intrusive and extrusive) an igneous rocks can be intrusive.
Is a stock an intrusive igneous body?
No it is not intrusive because of the difference in body heat and intrusive igneousStope is not an intrusive igneous body. apex
Is peridotite intrusive or extrusive?
Peridotite is an intrusive ultramafic igneous rock.
What is light colored ofrten intrusive igneous rock containing a high percentage of silica are called?
felsic
What is an intrusive igneous rock that is dark colored?
gabbro
Why might granite be pale in appearance?
Granite can appear pale due to a higher concentration of lighter colored minerals such as feldspar and quartz. These minerals reflect more light, giving the granite a lighter overall appearance. Geographical location and the specific mineral composition of the granite can also influence its color.
An example of light-colored coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock is?
Granite
An igneous rock containing large crystals is most likely a?
intrusive rock
What is igneous rock formed from magma below Earth's surface is called?
It is called an intrusive igneous rock.
Can rocks both have igneous and intrusive?
Since igneous rocks are divided into two categories (intrusive and extrusive) an igneous rocks can be intrusive.
Is Mt Rushmore intrusive or extrusive igneous rock?
Mount Rushmore is made of intrusive igneous rock. It is composed of a type of granite called "harney peak granite" which formed underground from slowly cooling magma.
Is a stock an intrusive igneous body?
No it is not intrusive because of the difference in body heat and intrusive igneousStope is not an intrusive igneous body. apex
Is a stock a intrusive igneous body?
No it is not intrusive because of the difference in body heat and intrusive igneousStope is not an intrusive igneous body. apex
Rocks created when melted rocks from inside earth cools?
igneous intrusive
Is diorite intrusive or extrusive?
Diorite is an intrusive igneous rock, formed from the cooling and solidification of magma beneath the Earth's surface. It contains a mix of minerals such as plagioclase feldspar, biotite, hornblende, and pyroxene.
