Igneous rocks

Igneous rocks

Igneous rocks are fine formed rocks due to vulcanicity.

Characteristics of igneous rocks

  • They are crystalline in structure
  • They do not contain
  • Some are spongy in nature such as
  • Some are dark coloured such as Basalt
  • They do not occur in layers/strata
  • Some are acidic, basic and intermediate in chemical composition. Etc.

Examples of igneous rocks include; Quam, Gabbro, Pumice, Basalt, Obsidian, Dolerite, diorite etc.

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