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Volcanic rocks are considered igneous.
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Is diorite a volcanic rock?
Yes. Diorite is a high-silica volcanic rock often associated with highly explosive eruptions.
Why would you find a volcanic rock on a volcanic island?
Volcanic islands are formed by volcanoes and are therefore composed of volcanic rock.
What rock group does obsidan belong to?
Obsidian falls under the group of Extrusive Volcanic Rock of very fine texture. Obsidian is generally called Volcanic Glass.
Which culture is associated with the colossal stone heads carved from volcanic rock?
the olmecs
What group of rock does pumice belong?
Pumice is volcanic or igneous.
Why would you expext to find some volcanic rock in the Himalayas?
The volcanic rock would be a mafic rock pushed up from the seafloor as the continents collided.
What group of rock does pumice belong to?
Pumice is volcanic or igneous.
How would Sedimentary rock turn to metamorphic?
Sedimentary rock that is exposed to heat and pressure will be changed to (metamophised) into metamorphic rock. This is often associated with volcanic activity. An example is limestone, when exposed to the pressure and heat can be changed to marble.
What is dacite used for?
Dacite is a type of extrusive rock that is classified in the volcanic group. This rock is used in construction and building roads.
How does volcanic activity affect the formation of volcanic rock?
It depends where the rock was formed. If it was formed inside the earth, it would be rough. If it was formed on the surface, it would be smoother than the rock formed inside the earth.
Is pumice a volcanic rock?
Yes,it is a volcanic rock.
What rock group does basalt belong to?
Basalt belongs to the igneous rock group, which is formed from the cooling and solidification of molten lava or magma. It is a common volcanic rock and is characterized by its fine-grained texture and typically dark color.
