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Name 4 kinds of igneous rocks?
Examples of igneous rocks are pumice, obsidian, basalt, and rhyolite.
What is the scientific name for granite?
the scientific name for granite is basalt. The scientific name is Granite. It is an igneous or intrusive igneous rock. A generic term is Granitoid, which referrs to light-colored, coarse-grained igneous rocks.
What Are Some Of The Name Of Stones?
Granite, Limestone, Shale, Bedrock, Basalt, Igneous, Pumice
What type of rock is formed after magma or lava cools and hardens?
the name of the type of Rock it forms is igneous rock. it is made in lots of ways and can be made into other rocks like granite and sandstone.
Name two types of igneous rocks?
If youre looking for actual rocks, granite and basalt. If yourelooking for type of rock, try felsic or mafic.
Which rocks have a name that means ''fire''?
Igneous rocks are rocks that form from the cooling of magma or lava, and "igneous" is derived from the Latin word for "fire." Examples of igneous rocks include basalt, granite, and pumice.
Name a type of igneous rock?
Basalt
Name 4 types of igneous rocks?
Intrusive Extrusize Plutonic and Hypabyssal
What is the name of the igneous rock used in monuments?
Granite is the name of the igneous rock used in monuments.
What is a name of a hard igneous rock?
Granite is a common example of a hard igneous rock. It is characterized by its interlocking mineral grains and typically contains minerals like quartz, feldspar, and mica. Granite is widely used in construction and monuments due to its durability and attractive appearance.
What is the name of a rock that forms form cooling lava?
The rock that forms from the cooling of lava is called igneous rock. When lava cools and solidifies on the Earth's surface, it is specifically referred to as extrusive igneous rock, such as basalt. If the lava cools slowly beneath the surface, it forms intrusive igneous rock, like granite.
Name one mafic igneous rock formed when melted rock material cooled near the surface of the earth?
Basalt is a mafic igneous rock formed when melted rock material cools near the surface of the Earth. It is characterized by its dark color and fine-grained texture.
