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Slate is a metamorphic rock which originated typically as a shale, or mudstone/claystone, and is usually associated with Regional Metamorphism (intense pressure with heat). This can be due to overburden, continental collision or other large scale compressional geological processes.
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What is category of igneous extrusive rock?
Some igneous extrusive rocks include obsidian, basalt, andesite, rhyolite, scoria, pumice, basaltic glass. If you want more, go to page 6 on the Earth Science Reference Tables at the related link.
A rock that forms from cooling lava is classified as an?
An extrusive igneous rock.
What kind of rock is tuff?
Tuff is considered an extrusive igneous rock.
Is rhyolite an example of an extrusive igneous rock?
Yes.
When Magma is launched from a volcano forms what type of rock?
A volcano is made of extrusive igneous rock. The specific type of igneous rock will vary from one volcano to another.
Is schist an intrusive or extrusive rock?
Neither, Igneous rock is either intrusive or extrusive. Thats what intrusive and extrusive is... A igneous rock.
Which of Slate Granite Shale or Pumice is classified as a sedimentary rock?
Slate, granite, and shale are classified as metamorphic or igneous rocks, while pumice is classified as an igneous rock. Sedimentary rocks are formed through the deposition and solidification of sediment.
Does slate change into an igneous rock?
no slate is an igneous rock
What is the most extrusive igneous rock?
Basalt is the most common extrusive igneous rock.
What kind of rock is formed after a volcano erupts?
Extrusive igneous rock such as basalt, rhyolite, pumice, and obsidian.
Which is not a common extrusive igneous rock?
There are so many rocks that can be classified as not a common extrusive igneous rock. The most common extrusive igneous rock is basalt. Extrusive rocks are formed as a result of lava solidifying.
Is pumice an igneous rock?
YES! It is an extrusive Igneous rock
Is tuff an extrusive igneous rock?
Yes. Tuff is an extrusive igneous rock formed by explosive volcanic eruptions.
Lava cools to form?
Extrusive igneous rock.
Is Slate extrusive or intrusive?
Slate is a metamorphic rock that is formed from the low-grade metamorphism of shale or mudstone. It is primarily formed from the compaction and recrystallization of clay and mud. Slate is typically formed deep within the Earth's crust, making it an intrusive rock.
Which rock am igneous extrusive black?
Basalt, pumice, and obsidian are all extrusive igneous rocks which can appear as black rock.
Is basalt a igneous metamorphic or sedimentary rock?
Basalt is an extrusive igneous rock.
