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  • Extrusive Igneous Rocks: Formation, Composition, and Examples
    Extrusive igneous rocks are made from magma that has erupted onto the Earth's surface and cooled quickly.

    Here's a breakdown:

    * Magma: Molten rock found beneath the Earth's surface.

    * Eruption: When magma reaches the surface, it's called lava.

    * Cooling: As lava cools and solidifies, it forms extrusive igneous rocks.

    The rapid cooling of lava leads to the formation of fine-grained or glassy textures, as the crystals don't have time to grow large. Examples of extrusive igneous rocks include:

    * Basalt: A dark-colored, fine-grained rock often found in volcanic flows.

    * Rhyolite: A light-colored, glassy rock formed from felsic lava.

    * Obsidian: A black, glassy rock that cools very quickly.

    * Pumice: A light, porous rock formed from frothy lava.

    Let me know if you'd like to learn more about any specific type of extrusive igneous rock!

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