Geology Kitchen #11 - Igneous Rocks

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Feb 4, 2013Education

Igneous rocks are rocks derived from the cooling of magma, molten material originating from the upper Mantle/lower crust. Igneous rocks are classified by their texture and their composition. Rocks ' textures range from f...

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