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Which of the six major kinds of rock are intrusive and which are extrusive?
Intrusive rocks are formed beneath the Earth's surface and include granite, diorite, and gabbro. Extrusive rocks, on the other hand, are formed on the Earth's surface and include basalt, andesite, and rhyolite.
What is the difference between gabbro and basalt?
Gabbro is a coarse-grained, intrusive igneous rock composed mainly of calcium-rich plagioclase feldspar, pyroxene, and sometimes olivine. Basalt, on the other hand, is a fine-grained, extrusive igneous rock composed mainly of plagioclase feldspar and pyroxene. Basalt is typically found on the Earth's surface, while gabbro is usually found beneath the surface as intrusive rock formations.
What is igneous rock that forms below earths surface extrusive or intrusive?
Igneous rock that forms below the Earth's surface is intrusive.
Which intrusive and extrusive rocks have the same chemical composition?
Intrusive: Extrusive Equivalent Granite: Rhyolite Diorite: Andesite Gabbro: Basalt
Is peridot an intrusive or extrusive igneous rock?
Peridot is olivine, which is a mineral, not a rock. It is found in both intrusive and extrusive rocks.
Is gabbro an intrusive or extrusive?
Intrusive Igneous Rock , it is because gabbro has a very rough texture.Intrusive cools slowly and extrusive cools rapidly.
Which of the six major kinds of rock are intrusive and which are extrusive?
Intrusive rocks are formed beneath the Earth's surface and include granite, diorite, and gabbro. Extrusive rocks, on the other hand, are formed on the Earth's surface and include basalt, andesite, and rhyolite.
Is gabbro volcanic?
No. Gabbro is an intrusive igneous rock.
Is schist an intrusive or extrusive rock?
Neither, Igneous rock is either intrusive or extrusive. Thats what intrusive and extrusive is... A igneous rock.
Is a gabbro a intrusive rock or a extrusive rock?
it is an intrusive igneous rock with composition equivalent of basalt.it is dark colored due to high concentration of dark minerals;olivine,biotite,hornblende.
Is gabbro an intrusive igneous rock?
yes
What is origin of gabbro?
intrusive igneous rock
What is the difference between gabbro and basalt?
Gabbro is a coarse-grained, intrusive igneous rock composed mainly of calcium-rich plagioclase feldspar, pyroxene, and sometimes olivine. Basalt, on the other hand, is a fine-grained, extrusive igneous rock composed mainly of plagioclase feldspar and pyroxene. Basalt is typically found on the Earth's surface, while gabbro is usually found beneath the surface as intrusive rock formations.
Is a metamorphic rock intrusive or extrusive?
It is neither. Intrusive and extrusive are terms used to describe igneous rock.
What is an intrusive igneous rock that is dark colored?
gabbro
What are the types of Igneous rock?
extrusive and intrusive
What are the type of igneous rock?
extrusive and intrusive
