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Obsidian is formed from very rapidly cooling lava.

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What is it called when igneous rocks cool quickly?

obsidian


Some igneous rocks such as obsidian are glassy because they?

cool rapidly


Does obsidian cool fast of slow?

Obsidian cools relatively quickly compared to other volcanic rocks. This rapid cooling occurs when lava cools swiftly upon exposure to air or water, preventing the formation of large crystals. As a result, obsidian has a glassy texture and lacks a crystalline structure, which distinguishes it from other igneous rocks.


Which two igneous rocks are formed by fast cooled lava?

Obsidian and Pāhoehoe lava


Some extrusive igneous rocks such as obsidian are glassy because they are what?

They cool to quickly for crystals to form.


Igneous rocks that cool quickly on earth surface are?

Igneous rocks that cool quickly on the Earth's surface are called extrusive or volcanic rocks. Examples include basalt, obsidian, and pumice. These rocks have fine-grained textures due to their rapid cooling.


Smooth glassy rock that is formed when lava cools?

Obsidian


Is basalt cooled slowly?

In reference to the cooling of magma into rock, basalt is formed from rapid cooling.


Some extrusive igneous rocks such as obsidian are glassy because they?

cool too quickly for mineral grains to form, resulting in a non-crystalline structure.


Name 4 kinds of igneous rocks?

Examples of igneous rocks are pumice, obsidian, basalt, and rhyolite.


How obsidian rocks form?

They are formed when either a sedimentary rock or a metamorphic rock are exposed to high heat and turn into magma and then cool quickly.


Are extrusive rocks finely grained?

Yes extrusive rocks are fine grained because they cool down at a faster rate.