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  • Igneous Rocks: Formation, Types, and Characteristics
    The rock group formed by the solidification of magma is called igneous rock.

    Here's why:

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

    * Igneous: The term "igneous" comes from the Latin word "ignis," meaning "fire."

    * Solidification: When magma cools and hardens, it forms igneous rock.

    There are two main types of igneous rocks:

    * Intrusive igneous rocks: Formed when magma cools and solidifies slowly beneath the Earth's surface. They have large crystals.

    * Extrusive igneous rocks: Formed when lava (magma that has erupted onto the Earth's surface) cools and solidifies quickly. They have small crystals or no crystals at all.

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