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What are the key differences between volcanic and plutonic rocks in terms of their formation and characteristics?

Volcanic rocks form from lava that cools quickly on the Earth's surface, while plutonic rocks form from magma that cools slowly beneath the surface. Volcanic rocks have fine-grained textures, while plutonic rocks have coarse-grained textures. Volcanic rocks are often found in volcanic regions, while plutonic rocks are typically found deeper underground.


What are the key differences between volcanic and plutonic rocks in terms of their formation processes and characteristics?

Volcanic rocks form from lava that cools quickly on the Earth's surface, while plutonic rocks form from magma that cools slowly beneath the surface. Volcanic rocks have fine-grained textures, while plutonic rocks have coarse-grained textures. Additionally, volcanic rocks often contain gas bubbles and may have a glassy appearance, while plutonic rocks are typically more crystalline.


Small grained rocks have what texture?

Fine grained rocks are considered aphanitic.


Describe the textural difference between coarse-grained phaneritic and fine-grained aphaneritic rocks?

Coarse-grained phaneritic rocks have mineral grains that are large enough to be seen with the naked eye, giving them a rough texture. Fine-grained aphaneritic rocks have much smaller mineral grains that are not individually visible, resulting in a smooth or fine texture.


Rocks that have large grains you can easily see are described as fine grained true or false?

False. Rocks with large grains that are easily seen are described as coarse-grained, not fine-grained. Fine-grained rocks have smaller grains that are not easily visible to the naked eye.

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Are river rocks porous?

No. It is a fine grained extrusive volcanic rock that is light in color. It is usually not porous.


What are the key differences between volcanic and plutonic rocks in terms of their formation and characteristics?

Volcanic rocks form from lava that cools quickly on the Earth's surface, while plutonic rocks form from magma that cools slowly beneath the surface. Volcanic rocks have fine-grained textures, while plutonic rocks have coarse-grained textures. Volcanic rocks are often found in volcanic regions, while plutonic rocks are typically found deeper underground.


What are two examples of fine-grained igneous rocks?

Basalt and rhyolite are examples of fine-grained igneous rocks.


Do metamorphic rock and igneous rock have fine grained and coarse grained?

Yes. Exactly, they do have both, fine grained and coarse grained rocks.


What kind of rocks make up the most of the igneous rocks?

Basalt and granite are the most common types of rocks that make up igneous rocks. Basalt is a fine-grained volcanic rock, while granite is a coarse-grained intrusive rock.


What are the types of volcanic rocks?

Igneous rocks exhibit three types of textures: coarse grained (intrusive), fine grained (extrusive), and porphyritic (two-stage solidification of mineral constituents). Chemically, they are categorized as felsic, mafic, or intermediate.


What are the key differences between volcanic and plutonic rocks in terms of their formation processes and characteristics?

Volcanic rocks form from lava that cools quickly on the Earth's surface, while plutonic rocks form from magma that cools slowly beneath the surface. Volcanic rocks have fine-grained textures, while plutonic rocks have coarse-grained textures. Additionally, volcanic rocks often contain gas bubbles and may have a glassy appearance, while plutonic rocks are typically more crystalline.


How do fine- grained igneous rocks from?

extrusive igneous rocks =/


Are extrusive rocks finely grained?

Yes extrusive rocks are fine grained because they cool down at a faster rate.


Small grained rocks have what texture?

Fine grained rocks are considered aphanitic.


Which the following is a fine grained light colored extrusive igneous rock?

fine grained extrusive rocks can contain Potassium and Plagioclase Feldspar, Quartz, Biotite, Amphibole, Pyroxene and Olivine. these are all the choices for every igneous rocks


Describe the textural difference between coarse-grained phaneritic and fine-grained aphaneritic rocks?

Coarse-grained phaneritic rocks have mineral grains that are large enough to be seen with the naked eye, giving them a rough texture. Fine-grained aphaneritic rocks have much smaller mineral grains that are not individually visible, resulting in a smooth or fine texture.