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extrusive
it forms when lava from a volcanic eruption cools on the surface.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 9y agoBasalt is EXTRUSIVE. It forms from the cooling of lava on the earth's surface.
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Is basalt intrusive?
No. Basalt is an extrusive igneous rock.
Which intrusive and extrusive rocks have the same chemical composition?
Intrusive: Extrusive Equivalent Granite: Rhyolite Diorite: Andesite Gabbro: Basalt
Is basalt the most common intrusive rock?
Yes, Basalt is the most common extrusive rock
What are the most common intrusive and extrusive rocks?
The most common intrusive rock is granite, whereas the most common extrusive rock is basalt.
What is the relationship between basalt gabbro and obsidian?
Basalt and obsidian are extrusive igneous rocks. Gabbro is an intrusive igneous rock.
Is basalt intrusive?
No. Basalt is an extrusive igneous rock.
What is the comparison of granite and basalt in terms of origin and texture which is intrusive and which is extrusive?
Basalt can't see crystals and basalt is extrusive. Granite you can see the crystals and is intrusive.
Is basalt an intrusive rock or extrusive rock?
Extrusive. Solidifies above ground level.
Are basalt extrusive or intrusive?
Basaltic rock are true to be extrusive rock
Which intrusive and extrusive rocks have the same chemical composition?
Intrusive: Extrusive Equivalent Granite: Rhyolite Diorite: Andesite Gabbro: Basalt
Is basalt the most common intrusive rock?
Yes, Basalt is the most common extrusive rock
Is basalt equal to granite?
No. Basalt is extrusive whilst granite is intrusive, among other things.
Is basalt a most common intrusive rock?
No. Basalt is the most common extrusive igneous rock.
What are the most common intrusive and extrusive rocks?
The most common intrusive rock is granite, whereas the most common extrusive rock is basalt.
Can the minerals which form an intrusive rock also form the same rock but is an extrusive rock?
Yes. For example gabbro and basalt are chemically equivalent (and so are composed of the same minerals), however gabbro is intrusive and basalt is extrusive.
What is the relationship between basalt gabbro and obsidian?
Basalt and obsidian are extrusive igneous rocks. Gabbro is an intrusive igneous rock.
Are mafic rocks solely intrusive or extrusive?
No. The terms felsic and mafic refers to the relative content of certain minerals in the magma or rock. A mafic rock can be extrusive like basalt, or intrusive like gabbro. Basalt and gabbro can be identical in chemical composition.
