metamorphic rocks
fast cooling lava -small crystals or no crystals
fast cooling lava -small crystals or no crystals
if lava cools slowly, it will have a lot of crystals. When it cools fast, there will be little to no crystals what s ever.
If mafic lava cools down too fast, it solidifies quickly, resulting in the formation of small crystals or even a glassy texture. This rapid cooling prevents larger crystals from forming, which are common in slower-cooling scenarios.
If the lava has cooled fast, the Cristal's will be smaller. If the lava cooled slowly, the crystals will be big
Extrusive igneous rock is formed from the crystallization of minerals as the lava cools.
As lava cools and solidifies, it transforms into igneous rock.
When it cools down it turns hard and turns into rock
Pahoehoe is a type of lava that has a smooth, rope-like texture when it cools. It forms when low-viscosity basaltic lava flows steadily and cools quickly, creating rippled patterns on the surface.
When lava cools extremely fast it forms volcanic glass, better known as obsidian. This often occurs when lava hits water.
Yes, when lava cools and solidifies, it forms igneous rock. The type of rock that forms depends on the chemical composition of the lava and the rate at which it cools.
Pumice