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Crystals usually form from molten rock as the molten

rock gradually cools. If the molten rock

cools very rapidly, then either small crystals

form or no crystals form. An example of this

is when lava is ejected from a volcano. If

molten rock cools slowly, then large crystals

can form. This happens usually when the molten

material is very deep in the Earth. Examples

of these types of crystals are diamonds, emeralds,

rubies, etc.

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Do igneous rocks have small crystals large crystals or no crystals?

Igneous rocks can have both small and large crystals, depending on how quickly they cool. If an igneous rock cools slowly beneath the Earth's surface, it can form large crystals, while rapid cooling at the Earth's surface or in an eruption can result in small or no visible crystals.


What are Igneous rocks that have large crystals and small crystals?

Igneous rocks with large crystals are called intrusive rocks, formed from magma cooling slowly beneath the Earth's surface, allowing for large crystals to form. Igneous rocks with small crystals are called extrusive rocks, formed from lava cooling quickly on the Earth's surface, resulting in small crystals due to rapid cooling.


Do igneous rocks have large crystals?

It depends on the cooling rate of the magma. If the magma cools slowly underground, large crystals can form, creating intrusive igneous rocks. If the magma cools rapidly on the Earth's surface, small crystals or glassy textures can result in extrusive igneous rocks.


Why are mineral crystals in obsidian too small to see without a microscope?

Obsidian cools rapidly, preventing large crystals from forming. As a result, the mineral crystals are too small to be seen with the naked eye. The rapid cooling process hinders the growth of crystals, resulting in a smooth and glassy texture.


Do you think extrusive or intrusive igneous rocks are likely to have larger crystals?

If a rock has large crystals, it is an intrusive rock. Intrusive rocks form underneath the Earth's surface. Magma cools slowly so it has time to form large crystals. An example is granite, where you can see the crystals with your naked eye. Rocks that have small crystals are extrusive rocks. Extrusive rocks are ones that form from lava (blasted out of a volcano) so they cool very quickly, not allowing large crystals to form. An example is obsidian, where you cannot visibly see the small crystals; it just looks like one black, glassy rock.

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What lava that cools quickly form?

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When lava cools quickly large crystal form?

No. Small crystals form.


How can small sugar crystals be used to form large sugar crystals?

Small crystals act as "seeds" and facilitate the formation of crystal growth, especially in super-saturated solutions.


What is precipitation in the form of small white ice crystals that form inside clouds?

Hail


What are the conditions which small and large crystals are likely to form?

Small crystals are likely to form when the solution cools quickly or when there are impurities present that inhibit crystal growth. Large crystals are likely to form when the solution is allowed to cool slowly or when there is a high concentration of solute in the solution.


Why do you think that quick cooling makes small crystals form?

I think (and know) it is because there is less time for crystals to grow.


Do igneous rocks have small crystals large crystals or no crystals?

Igneous rocks can have both small and large crystals, depending on how quickly they cool. If an igneous rock cools slowly beneath the Earth's surface, it can form large crystals, while rapid cooling at the Earth's surface or in an eruption can result in small or no visible crystals.


Does lava cool quickly and form minerals with small crystals?

Yes. The faster lava cools, the less time crystals have to form. If the lava cools slowly and has a low viscosity, atoms are able to move around more and form larger crystals.


Why do some igneous rocks have big crystals or grains and some igneous rocks have small crystals or grains?

Igneous rocks with big crystals or grains form from slow cooling beneath the Earth's surface, allowing time for larger crystals to grow. In contrast, igneous rocks with small crystals or grains form from fast cooling at or near the Earth's surface, limiting the time available for crystal growth.


Do small crystals form when magma cools rapidly?

No, small crystals form when magma cools rapidly because there is not enough time for large crystals to grow. Rapid cooling results in a fine-grained texture, where smaller crystals have less time to grow before the rock solidifies. This is commonly seen in volcanic rocks like basalt.


How does crystallization form?

crystals form from molten rock as the molten rock cools. if the molten rock cools very fast then you may have small crystals growing or no crystals at all. if the molten rockk colls slowly then you then you have large crystals growing. this happens when the molten material is deep in the earth. examples of these types of crystals are Rubies, Emeralds, and Diamonds. crystals may also form when water is evaporated. salt crystals are an example as they form when salt water evaporates.