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  • Intrusive Igneous Rocks: Formation, Examples & Characteristics
    Igneous rock formed from magma below the surface is called intrusive igneous rock.

    Here's why:

    * Intrusive means that the magma cooled and solidified *inside* the Earth's crust.

    * Extrusive igneous rock is formed when lava erupts onto the surface and cools.

    Some common examples of intrusive igneous rocks include granite, gabbro, and diorite.

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