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  • Extrusive Igneous Rocks: Formation and Characteristics
    When molten rock (magma) undergoes crystallization above ground, it results in extrusive igneous rocks.

    Here's why:

    * Extrusive means the rocks formed from lava that erupted onto the Earth's surface.

    * Igneous means the rocks formed from the cooling and solidification of molten rock.

    The rapid cooling of lava above ground leads to the formation of fine-grained igneous rocks like basalt, rhyolite, and andesite. These rocks often have a glassy texture due to the rapid cooling process.

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