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  • Intrusive Igneous Rocks: Formation, Examples & Characteristics
    Igneous rocks that form underground are called intrusive igneous rocks.

    Here's why:

    * Intrusive refers to the fact that the magma (molten rock) intrudes into existing rock layers beneath the surface.

    * Extrusive igneous rocks, on the other hand, form when lava erupts onto the surface.

    Some common examples of intrusive igneous rocks include:

    * Granite: A light-colored, coarse-grained rock often used in construction.

    * Gabbro: A dark-colored, coarse-grained rock.

    * Diorite: An intermediate-colored, coarse-grained rock.

    Intrusive rocks cool slowly underground, allowing large crystals to form, giving them a coarse-grained texture.

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