Here's a breakdown:
* Magma: Molten rock found beneath the Earth's surface.
* Crystallization: The process where minerals in the magma cool and solidify into crystals.
* Consolidation: The process where the crystals bind together, forming a solid rock.
There are two main types of igneous rocks:
* Intrusive igneous rocks: Form when magma cools and crystallizes slowly beneath the Earth's surface. These rocks have larger crystals because they have more time to grow. Examples include granite and gabbro.
* Extrusive igneous rocks: Form when lava (magma that has erupted onto the Earth's surface) cools and solidifies quickly. These rocks have smaller crystals because they don't have as much time to grow. Examples include basalt and rhyolite.
