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Igneous rock is formed molten magma which has either come up to the surface or has been trapped beneath it. These rocks are very hard and consist of interlocking crystals

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What is a glasslike ignous rock often black in color?

Obsidian is a glasslike igneous rock that is often black in color. It forms when lava cools quickly with minimal crystal growth, resulting in a smooth, glassy texture. Obsidian is commonly used in jewelry and decorative objects due to its shiny appearance.


What is basalt sedimentary ignous or metamorphic?

actually, it truly depends on the type of rock the metamorphic rock formed from. in other words, if it formed from a rock that held basalt in it, the rock has basalt in it. remember that a metamorphic rock can be formed by more than two different types of rock (such as metamorphic quartz, slate, "fool's gold", plus granite). it does not matter which class the metamorphic rock formed from (but if a m. rock such as m. quartz, there is more likely a chance of finding a trace of basalt), as long as it formed from two different class of rock (this does not always apply, for there can be a metamorphic rock made from two or more metamorphic rocks). i would get into geodes...... but that's another answer. :)


What type of rock split apple rock made of?

Split Apple Rock is made of granite, which is an igneous rock formed from the crystallization of magma below the Earth's surface. Granite is composed mainly of quartz, feldspar, and mica minerals, giving it a speckled appearance and high durability.


Is gravel a rock or made up from a rock?

Gravel is made up of small, rounded fragments of rock. These rock fragments can be derived from a variety of sources and can vary in composition depending on the location where the gravel is found.


What type of rock is made of lights?

A rock made of lights may refer to a man-made material such as fiber optic glass, which is not a naturally occurring rock, but can mimic the appearance of a rock with light passing through it. It is often used in decorative purposes or as a light source in various applications.

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Is a mushroom rock an ignous rock?

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What is the difference between metaporphic and igneos rock?

The difference between metaporphic and ignous rock are that ignous rock is formed by cooling of magma and metaporphic is formed by temperature and pressure changes inside the earth


Can ignous rock change into sediments?

Yes. Any rock can be weathered into sediment.


What is an ignous rock?

Igneous is one of the three major rock classifications in geology. An igneous rock is a rock formed from the cooling and solidification of magma or lava.


What is an example of an ignous rock hi popeplesQ?

Granite or Rhyolite. or maybe even marble!! Think of that


What are two fates for an ignous rock?

An igneous rock can either be weathered and eroded into sediment, which may then become compacted and cemented to form a sedimentary rock, or it can be subjected to heat and pressure to recrystallize and create a metamorphic rock.


ignous?

having solidified from lava or magma


Is there a fruit or vegetable that starts with I?

yes the ital palm and the ignous bean


As the amount of iron in an ignous rock becomes greater its density will?

As the iron content increases, it's density will also increase. Iron and magnesium rich rocks are known as mafic rocks. Please see the related link.


What is a glasslike ignous rock often black in color?

Obsidian is a glasslike igneous rock that is often black in color. It forms when lava cools quickly with minimal crystal growth, resulting in a smooth, glassy texture. Obsidian is commonly used in jewelry and decorative objects due to its shiny appearance.


How do volcanopes make igneous rocks?

They extrude to the surface of the Earth and and as they solidify they become harder and form a ignous rock. Some form below and some form above surface. The basalt are the surface one and the Granites are the intrusive ones.


How does magma form into ignous rocks?

igneous rocks are formed through the cooling and solidification of magma.