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  • Intrusive Igneous Rocks: Formation, Types & Examples
    Rocks that form when magma cools within the Earth are called intrusive igneous rocks.

    Here's why:

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

    * Igneous: This means the rock formed from the cooling and solidification of molten rock (magma or lava).

    Here are some examples of intrusive igneous rocks:

    * Granite: A very common and durable rock often used in construction.

    * Gabbro: A dark-colored rock found in oceanic crust.

    * Diorite: A rock with a mix of light and dark minerals, found in both continental and oceanic crust.

    * Peridotite: A very dense rock found deep within the Earth's mantle.

    The slow cooling process of intrusive magma allows for larger crystals to form, giving these rocks a characteristic coarse-grained texture.

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