Origin of Igneous Rocks

Sub-divisions of Igneous rockHide · Acidite · Anthraphyre · Aphanide · Eutectite · Ferroplete · Normal crystalline igneous rock · Alabradorite

• Igneous rocks form the framework for the earth's crust Page 2 2 General Characteristics of Magma • Igneous rocks form as molten rock cools and solidifies

rocket878 Magma can solidify into igneous rock in several different ways, each way resulting in a different igneous texture Magma may stay within the

rocket raccoon With minerals better understood, it's time to discuss rocks The first type of rock we will discuss