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  • Extrusive Igneous Rocks: Formation, Characteristics & Examples
    Igneous rocks that cool quickly on the surface are called extrusive igneous rocks.

    Here's why:

    * Extrusive means the rock formed from lava that erupted onto the Earth's surface.

    * Intrusive rocks, on the other hand, cool slowly underground.

    Here are some characteristics of extrusive igneous rocks:

    * Fine-grained texture: The rapid cooling doesn't allow for large crystals to form, resulting in a fine-grained texture, often appearing smooth or glassy.

    * Examples: Basalt, rhyolite, andesite, obsidian, pumice, scoria.

    Let me know if you'd like to know more about specific types of extrusive igneous rocks!

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