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Intrusive igneous rocks have a shiny appearance because they form slowly, giving them larger crystals.
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What is the luster of igneous rock?
i think that igneous and metamorphic rocks uses luster because maybe they have it in them
Why do igneous rocks that cool quickly have smooth and shiny textures?
because the magma does not have as much time for crystals to form inside the igneous rock therefor it is a fine-grained rock
Is a igneous rock shiny?
yes it is shiny
What are every day uses of obsidian?
It can be use for jewellery and stone age arrowheads, as the obsidian was much sharper when made into a specific shape. It can be sharpened to a very thin thickness. It is very shiny and is black. This is why Obsidian is common to be used in jewellery. Obsidian is igneous rock, which means that it was formed either inside (intrusive) or outside (extrusive) of the volcano. Igneous rocks are basically cooled lava, or magma.
Does non metals have shiny appearances?
It depends on the element. Some metals have very un-shiny appearences, and some non-metals are very reflective.
What is the luster of igneous rock?
i think that igneous and metamorphic rocks uses luster because maybe they have it in them
Why do igneous rocks that cool quickly have smooth and shiny textures?
because the magma does not have as much time for crystals to form inside the igneous rock therefor it is a fine-grained rock
Is a igneous rock shiny?
yes it is shiny
What is the shiny stuff in a rock called?
Most extrusive igneous rocks are usually shiny and smooth. This is because, they cool, solidify, and crystalize rapidly on the earth's surface, where there is less obstruction, and no enclosures.
What are the physical appearances of aluminum?
shiny silvery and it a solid
What are every day uses of obsidian?
It can be use for jewellery and stone age arrowheads, as the obsidian was much sharper when made into a specific shape. It can be sharpened to a very thin thickness. It is very shiny and is black. This is why Obsidian is common to be used in jewellery. Obsidian is igneous rock, which means that it was formed either inside (intrusive) or outside (extrusive) of the volcano. Igneous rocks are basically cooled lava, or magma.
Do Metals have shiny appearances?
Yes. That property i called luster.
What rocks are shiny and smooth?
mica
Does non metals have shiny appearances?
It depends on the element. Some metals have very un-shiny appearences, and some non-metals are very reflective.
Igneous rock that cools very quickly when it forms may have a texture that is what?
smooth and shiny with no visible grain.
Igneous rock that cools very quickly when it forms may have a texture that is?
Smooth and shiny with no visible grain.
Igneous rock that cools very quickly when it forms may have a texture that is .?
Smooth and shiny with no visible grain.
