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  • Igneous Rocks: Colors, Composition & Formation
    "Igneous" is a rock type, not a color. Igneous rocks come in a wide variety of colors, depending on their mineral composition and the specific conditions under which they formed. Here are some examples:

    * Black or Dark Grey: Common in rocks like basalt and gabbro, which are rich in dark minerals like pyroxene and olivine.

    * Light Grey or White: Found in rocks like granite and rhyolite, which contain high amounts of light-colored minerals like quartz and feldspar.

    * Red or Pink: Can occur in rocks like granite or rhyolite due to the presence of iron oxides.

    * Green: Can be seen in rocks like peridotite, which are rich in the green mineral olivine.

    So, there's no single color for "igneous". It's a diverse rock type with a wide range of colors!

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