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The rock falls into the category of extrusive igneous rock. The specific type of rock depends on the type of lava. Basalt is the most common type, and is itself divided into a'a and pahoehoe. Other rocks that can form from lava include obsidian, andesite, trachyte, dacite, rhyolite, and phonolite.
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What happened to lava when it cools?
Extrusive igneous rock is formed from the crystallization of minerals as the lava cools.
What rock is formed when lava cools down?
igneous rock is formed when lava cools down
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..
What rock is formed when lava cools at the service of the earth?
Extrusive igneous rock such as basalt forms when lava cools at the earth's surface.
Lava cools down and accumulates into rock as it reaches Earth's surface?
Lava cools down and accumulates into rock as it reaches Earth's surface
What happened to lava when it cools?
Extrusive igneous rock is formed from the crystallization of minerals as the lava cools.
What rock is formed when lava cools down?
igneous rock is formed when lava cools down
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 do igneous rock forms from lava?
The lava cools.
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.
What rock is formed when lava cools at the service of the earth?
Extrusive igneous rock such as basalt forms when lava cools at the earth's surface.
What types of rock does lava formed?
When lava cools it forms extrusive igneous rock.
Lava cools down and accumulates into rock as it reaches Earth's surface?
Lava cools down and accumulates into rock as it reaches Earth's surface
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.
Does lava turn into a rock when it cools?
yes
What igneous rock cools from lava?
obsidian
What is the effect the cause is melted rock cools?
when melted rock cools that in the beggining is lava it transforms in an igneous rock
