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  • Fine-Grained Igneous Rocks: Formation and Characteristics
    Igneous rock that cools very quickly when it forms has a fine-grained texture.

    Here's why:

    * Rapid Cooling: When magma or lava cools quickly, the mineral crystals don't have enough time to grow large.

    * Small Crystals: This results in many tiny crystals that are difficult to see without a microscope.

    * Fine-Grained Texture: The overall appearance of the rock is described as fine-grained.

    Examples of fine-grained igneous rocks include basalt, rhyolite, and andesite.

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