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Igneous Rock

Igneous rock is formed from cooled magma or lava. The magma turns solid as it cools, and eventually becomes rock. It is sometimes crystallized.

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What processes must occur to change any rock to igneous rock?

The process that must occur to change any rock to igneous rock is melting.

Why is pumice not used in the construction purposes?

Pumice is not used in construction processes because it breaks down too easily.

How do intrusive form for the Igneous rock?

Those that are formed above the earth surface are extrusive eg basalt and those that are formed below are intrusive eg granite.

How do the igneous rocks granite and diorite form?

They form in essentially the same way, the only real difference being in composition. They form as magma slowly cools deep underground, allowing large crystals to form. Granite forms from magma that is rich in silica, sodium, and potassium. Diorite forms from magma that has somewhat less silica and more iron, calcium, and magnesium.

Are lava rocks dormant?

No. Dormant is not a term that applies to rock.

Is and igneous rock low in silica dark colored or light colored?

Generally, igneous rocks that are low in silica are dark relative to those that are high in silica. This tendency is largely the result of rocks low in silica having increased iron. Iron minerals tend to adsorb significant amounts of the visible spectrum and hence appear dark. I want to emphasize that this is a general tendency and there are exeptions -- obsidian which is very high in silica is typically a dark to black rock and a special igneous rock call carbonatite is very light in color but has little silica.

Is it extrusive rock that can have smooth texture because it is formed from lava that cooled so quickly that large crystals did not have time to form or is it intrusive?

Extrusive Igneous rock cools quickly above ground so it has a smooth texture so there isn't enough time for crystals to form and intrusive igneous rock forms inside a volcano or other underground hot place and takes longer to cool so crystals can form. It is extrusive.

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.

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How can igneous rocks be different densities?

Igneous rocks vary greatly in composition and method of formation, resulting in diverse densities.

Why can't a rock's history be traced from magma to igneous rock to sedimentary rock to metamorphic rock and back to magma?

Although you may not be able to trace the pattern, that doesn't mean that it isn't still there. This cycle that you are questioning about is a common one for rocks to go through if you look at a rock cycle diagram.

Who discovered pumice?

Pumice is a natural product that is created during certain kinds of volcanic eruptions. Nobody knows for sure who discovered it, because it has been around longer than people. Ancient peoples used it for polishing wood and stone.

What is the igneous rock that forms under the surface?

IT IS CALLED INTRUSIVE (PLUTONIC) ROCKS WHICH ARE BELOW THE SURFACE. iT IS WHEN MAGMA COOLS AND SOLIDIFIES WITHIN THE EARTH.
They are called intrusive igneous rocks or plutonic rocks/plutons.

Does an igneous rock crumble or fall apart easily?

Not usually. Unless the rock is tuff or is heavily weathered, most igneous rocks are quite strong.

What rock form from molten?

Rocks formed from solidified molten rock are classified as igneous rock. Examples would be basalt, granite, gabbro, pumice, obsidian, and rhyolite.

Why do igneous rock that solidify underground cools so slowly?

They are insulated by the surrounding rock and are in close proximity or part of a hot, molten, or partially molten igneous intrusion.

Why does basalt cool fast?

Basalt cools fast because it is at the surface, where air carries heat away rather quickly.

What is fiery about igneouse rocks?

Nothing they do not burn. However igneous rock are those formed from molten rock so in the respect that a fire is hot, igneous rocks formed from hot magma.

Why are felsic rocks melted by mafic magmas but mafic rocks are not melted by felsic magmas?

Felsic rocks have a lower melting point than mafic rocks and felsic magma has a lower temperature. In other words, felsic magma is not hot enough to melt mafic rock while mafic magma is hot enough to melt felsic rock.

Is sandstone a scoria granite or pumice?

None of those. Scoria, Pumice and Granite are igneous rocks. Sandstone is sedimentary.