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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 15y agoIntrusive igneous rock is a type of rock formed from magma that makes its way into the earth's crust (intrusions). It cools and forms a coarse-grained rock with visible mineral crystals.
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∙ 13y agoSlowly cooling magma forms rock with large crystals.
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∙ 12y agoIt is magma forced into cavities or cracks of other rocks and crystallized but not reaching the surface.
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∙ 15y agoSedimentary rocks are not intrusive. Igneous rocks are though. See the link below.
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What term describes igneous rocks that crystallize inside the Earth?
Intrusive.
How are intrusive rocks formed?
They are formed from the solidification of magma below the ground.
What is an intrusive igneous body?
Stock Batholith
What term refers to rocks that are produced when melted rockor magma from inside Earth cools or hardens on or below Earth's surface?
The term that refers to rocks produced when melted rock or magma from inside Earth cools or hardens on or below Earth's surface is "igneous rocks." Igneous rocks are formed through the solidification of molten material, either on the surface (extrusive igneous rocks) or beneath the surface (intrusive igneous rocks). Examples of igneous rocks include basalt, granite, and obsidian.
What does term ''glassy'' mean when talking about igneous rock texture?
It pretty much forms from no crystallization. ;)
What is a intrusive volcano?
Intrusive is a geologic term used to describe igneous rock that has solidified from magma underground. Extrusive igneous rock refers to rock that has solidified from lava above ground.
What is an example of an intrusive igneous rock with large crystals?
Porphyrite of any composition, granite, gabbro, diorite. Most intrusive igneous rocks have crystals large enough to see with the naked eye. Another term used to define an igneous rock with large crystals is coarse-grained.
What is the term for rock formed from magma or lava?
Intrusive igneous rocks are thusly formed.
What is the term used to describe a very large widespread and deep intrusive body of igneous rock?
batholith
What type of igneous rock is granite an example of?
There is a rock in Yosemite Park it is called Half Dome it is an igneous rock it is made out of granite
What is a batholite?
A batholite is another term for a batholith - a large irregular mass of intrusive igneous rock which has melted or forced itself into surrounding strata.
What term describes igneous rocks that crystallize inside the Earth?
Intrusive.
Is sandstone extrusive?
sedimentary rock are extrusive when the were formed outside land than in the dirt extrusive rocks take less time to form than intusive (formed under ground) becase wind and help it form faster. i hope this is very helpful =)
What is the general term given to igneous rock that cools on the surface?
Lava is the general term for igneous rock that forms on the surface. Extrusive igneous rock is the more technical term.
What is the scientific name for granite?
the scientific name for granite is basalt. The scientific name is Granite. It is an igneous or intrusive igneous rock. A generic term is Granitoid, which referrs to light-colored, coarse-grained igneous rocks.
How are intrusive rocks formed?
They are formed from the solidification of magma below the ground.
What is an intrusive igneous body?
Stock Batholith
