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  • Intrusive Igneous Rocks: Formation, Types & Examples
    When magma intrudes into other rocks, it cools and solidifies, forming igneous rocks.

    Specifically, this type of igneous rock is called intrusive igneous rock. Here's why:

    * Intrusive: Because the magma intrudes into pre-existing rocks.

    * Igneous: Because it forms from the cooling and solidification of molten rock.

    Some examples of intrusive igneous rocks include:

    * Granite: A common, coarse-grained rock often found in mountain ranges.

    * Diorite: A medium-grained rock with a composition between granite and gabbro.

    * Gabbro: A dark-colored, coarse-grained rock often found in oceanic crust.

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