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  • Extrusive Igneous Rocks: Formation, Types & Examples
    Lava that cools quickly forms extrusive igneous rocks.

    Here's why:

    * Igneous rocks are formed from the cooling and solidification of magma (underground) or lava (above ground).

    * Extrusive rocks are formed when lava erupts onto the Earth's surface and cools rapidly. This rapid cooling leads to small crystals and a fine-grained texture.

    Examples of extrusive igneous rocks:

    * Basalt: A common dark-colored rock found in volcanic regions.

    * Rhyolite: A light-colored, often glassy rock with a fine-grained texture.

    * Obsidian: A dark, glassy rock that cools so quickly that crystals don't have time to form.

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