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Basalt is the most common extrusive igneous rock.

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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.


What kind of rock is formed after a volcano erupts?

Extrusive igneous rock such as basalt, rhyolite, pumice, and obsidian.


What is the most common extrusive rock where is it found?

The most common extrusive igneous rock is basalt, composing the bulk of the oceanic plates.


Is granite rock a extrusive rock?

No, granite is the most common intrusive igneous rock.


Is pumice an igneous rock?

YES! It is an extrusive Igneous rock


How can you determine if a igneous rock has had an intrusive or extrusive origin?

== Grain size. Most intrusive igneous rocks will have visible crystals. Crystals in most extrusive igneous rocks are not easily visible.


Is basalt a most common intrusive rock?

No. Basalt is the most common extrusive igneous rock.


Is schist an intrusive or extrusive rock?

Neither, Igneous rock is either intrusive or extrusive. Thats what intrusive and extrusive is... A 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.


What is the most common extrusive and where is it found?

The most common extrusive igneous rock is basalt, composing the bulk of the oceanic plates.


Is basalt the most common intrusive rock?

Yes, Basalt is the most common extrusive rock