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An intrusive igneous rock has larger crystals than an extrusive igneous rock because it has had a longer period of time to solidify underground.
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What type of rock forms when molten rock cools?
Rock that forms from molten rock that cools and solidifies is called igneous rock.
Does melted rock that cools quickly result in igneous rock with large mineral crystals?
No, melted rock that cools quickly result in igneous rock with large minerals because large crystals take time to form and the rocks that usually have them are the ones that were formed inside the earth.
What does igneous rock made of?
Igneous rocks are formed when lava cools. After a eruption, the lava cools, and the igneous rock is formed.
How does igneous rock from?
magma cools to form igneous rock
What rock is formed when lava cools down?
igneous rock is formed when lava cools down
Type of rocked formed when lave or magma cools?
A rock that is formed when magma cools is called a igneous rock.
What is a type of rock formed when lava or magma cools?
the type of rock formed when lava or magma cools is igneous rock..
How does magma from igneous rock?
magma cools to form igneous rock
What type rock forms when magma cools and hardens?
Igneous Rock is formed when magma cools and hardens. It depends on whether it cools above ground or under ground for the size of the mineral crystals forming inside it.
When melted rock cools and hardens an intrusive igneous rock is formed?
when it cools undera lot of pressure underground it is an intrusive igneous. If it cools on the surface of the earth then it is an extrusive igneous.
This type of rock forms from molten rock that cools and solidifies?
Igneous rock!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
What igneous rock is formed in the earth?
Igneous rock formed in the earths crust is known as intrusive rock. The magma that forms it cools slowly and therefore, creates rock with large crystals. An example of an intrusive igneous rock is granite.
