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  • Igneous Rocks: Formation, Types & Examples - A Comprehensive Guide
    Lava that cools down forms igneous rocks.

    Here's a bit more detail:

    * Extrusive Igneous Rocks: These are formed when lava erupts onto the Earth's surface and cools quickly. They have a fine-grained texture because the crystals don't have much time to grow. Examples include basalt, rhyolite, and obsidian.

    * Intrusive Igneous Rocks: These are formed when magma (molten rock beneath the Earth's surface) cools slowly underground. They have a coarse-grained texture because the crystals have more time to grow. Examples include granite, gabbro, and diorite.

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