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The word "igneous" comes from the Greek word for fire. Two other igneous rocks are Basalt dark grey to black, and Gabbro dark grey to black.

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Name 4 kinds of igneous rocks?

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


What does granite obsidian and pumice share?

They are all Igneous rocks.


What type of rocks are pumice obsidian and granite?

Igneous rocks


What is example of igneous rock?

Basalt and pumice.


Can Obsidian turn into Granite?

No, Obsidian and Granite are two different types of rocks with distinct properties. Obsidian is a volcanic glass formed from rapidly cooling lava, while Granite is an igneous rock made up of various minerals like quartz and feldspar. They have different mineral compositions and formation processes, so Obsidian cannot turn into Granite.


Is granite an example of an igneous rock?

Yes, granite is an example of an igneous rock.


What is the example of magmatism?

An example of magmatism is the formation of igneous rocks from the cooling and solidification of molten magma beneath the Earth's surface. This process can lead to the creation of various types of igneous rocks such as granite, basalt, and obsidian.


What are three types of igneous rock?

Three types of igneous rocks are basalt, granite, and obsidian. Basalt is a dark-colored fine-grained rock, granite is a light-colored coarse-grained rock, and obsidian is a natural glass formed from rapidly cooled lava.


4 most commenly know igneous rocks?

Granite, Basalt, Gabbro, and Obsidian


What igneous rock has no visible crystals?

Granite is a coarse grained igneous rock without Pyroxene.


What did people used igneous rocks for?

The Native Americans used the Igneous rock Obsidian as arrowheads. Granite is used as countertops and sculptures.


Can I get more examples of igneous rocks?

Peridotite, andesite, pumice, rhyolite, obsidian, granite, and basalt.