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Extrusive is a form of igneous rock - it's what you get when the magma is extruded or squeezed out onto the surface in the form of lava.

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What is the difference between an intrusive and an extrusive igneous rocks?

"intrusive" means forced into something, "extrusive" means forced out onto the surface. The igneous magma reaching the surface is therefore extrusive , producing extrusive igneous rocks, and all the rest of the magma is intrusive, producing intrusive igneous rocks.


What is the difference between the formation of extrusive and igneous rocks?

intrusive:below ground extrusive:at the surface


What are igneous rocks that form over the surface?

Rhyolititcen rocks.


What kind of igneous rocks for on earths surface?

Some do. These are called extrusive igneous rocks. However a large portion of igneous rocks form beneath the surface. These are intrusive igneous rocks.


How do fine- grained igneous rocks from?

extrusive igneous rocks =/


What is the best clue to tell in extrusive igneous rocks from in instrusive igneous rock?

Extrusive igneous rocks have smaller crystals due to rapid cooling on the Earth's surface, while intrusive igneous rocks have larger crystals due to slower cooling beneath the Earth's surface. This difference in crystal size can help distinguish between the two types of rocks.


What grain type is found in extrusive igneous rocks?

Extrusive igneous rocks are usually fine grained.


Are volcanic rocks igneous rocks?

Yes. Volcanic rocks are extrusive igneous rocks.


What is extrusive igneous rocks used for?

Extrusive igneous rocks i think are used for carving and awesome things like that!


What is the difference between the way intrusive and extrusive igneous is formed?

Intrusive igneous rocks cool beneath the crustal surface. Extrusive cool above the surface - pillow lavas cool below the sea but above the crust.


What are types of extrusive igneous rocks?

Extrusive igneous rocks are igneous rocks that form above earth's surface. They are usually fine-grained due to the rate in which they cool.


Which is not a common extrusive igneous rock?

There are so many rocks that can be classified as not a common extrusive igneous rock. The most common extrusive igneous rock is basalt. Extrusive rocks are formed as a result of lava solidifying.