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  • Intrusive Rock vs. Plutonic Rock: Understanding the Difference
    No, intrusive rock is not called platonic rock. It is called plutonic rock.

    * Intrusive rock is formed when magma (molten rock) cools and solidifies beneath the Earth's surface.

    * Plutonic rock is a specific type of intrusive rock that cools and solidifies at a depth of at least 1.5 km. This is because the prefix "pluton" refers to a large body of intrusive igneous rock.

    So, while plutonic is a more specific term for a type of intrusive rock, intrusive is a broader term that encompasses all rocks that solidify from magma below the surface.

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