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The largest of all igneous intrusions is called a batholith. Batholiths are formed by the massive invasion of hot magma into country rock.

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What is the largest of all intrusive igneous rock formation?

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What is the largest body called?

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What kind of volcano has igneous rocks?

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What rate of cooling produces the largest crystals in igneous rocks?

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