What ia an igneous rock?

Anonymous

∙ 14y ago

An igneous rock is the only type of rock out of the 3 (igneous,sedimentary and metamorphic) in which it is formed out of pure lava.

So, when a volcano spews lava (or magma), it cools and hardens, becoming igneous rock (pretty simple process).

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∙ 14y ago

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

Igneous rock is formed.

Type of rock formed from molten rock?

Igneous rock is formed when magma cools and becomes solid.

Is obsidian metamorphic igneous or sedimentary?

Obsidian is an igneous rock.

What kind of rock is formed after a volcano erupts?

Extrusive igneous rock such as basalt, rhyolite, pumice, and obsidian.

When magma is cooled it becomes what?

Cooling and solidifying magma turns into igneous rock.

Is granite a igneous rock?

Yes, granite is a type of igneous rock.

Is basalt a igneous metamorphic or sedimentary rock?

Basalt is an extrusive igneous rock.

What is igneous rock formed from magma below Earth's surface is called?

It is called an intrusive igneous rock.

Is a igneous rock a mineral or rock?

You say it as ' Igneous ROCK ' and ask whether it is a rock..

Rock that formed when melted rock cools and hardens is?

igneous

A type of rock formed by molten rock solidified?

igneous rock

How does a igneous rock turn into a igneous rock?

An igneous rock is formed when magma rises through the earth's crust and cools.