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It's very rare to have an extrusive Peridotite, but under the right conditions Komatite can form. It's similar in appearance to Basalt, but has long ( anywhere between 1-10 cm) criss-crossing needles of olivine or pyroxene.
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Is dacite intrusive or extrusive?
Dacite is extrusive. Its intrusive equivalent is granodiorite.
Is trachyte intrusive or extrusive?
Trachyite is the extrusive equivalent of syenite.
Is obsidian a intrusive or extrusive igneous rock?
Andesite is considered an extrusive igneous rock.
Is andesite intusive?
No. Andesite is an extrusive rock. Its intrusive equivalent is diorite.
Peridotite is what type texture?
Peridotite is a dense, coarse-grained igneous rock.
Is peridotite intrusive or extrusive?
Peridotite is an intrusive ultramafic igneous rock.
Is dacite intrusive or extrusive?
Dacite is extrusive. Its intrusive equivalent is granodiorite.
Is trachyte intrusive or extrusive?
Trachyite is the extrusive equivalent of syenite.
Is andesite an extrusive rock?
Yes. Andesite is the extrusive equivalent of diorite
The extrusive counterpart of granite?
The extrusive chemical equivalent of intrusive granite is rhyolite.
Is obsidian a intrusive or extrusive igneous rock?
Andesite is considered an extrusive igneous rock.
Is diorite intrusive or extrusive?
Diorite is an intrusive igneous rock. Its extrusive equivalent is andesite.
Which intrusive and extrusive rocks have the same chemical composition?
Intrusive: Extrusive Equivalent Granite: Rhyolite Diorite: Andesite Gabbro: Basalt
Where does a peridotite rock come from?
Peridotite originates from the upper mantle.
Is andesite intusive?
No. Andesite is an extrusive rock. Its intrusive equivalent is diorite.
What is the peridotite use?
A use for peridotite Is to absorb carbon dioxide from the air
Which mineral is present in much greater quantities in peridotite than in gabbro?
The answer is peridotite.
