Earth: An Introduction to Physical Geology (12th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0134074254
ISBN 13: 978-0-13407-425-2

Chapter 3 - Section 3.4 - How Do Minerals Form? - Concept Checks - Page 83: 2

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Crystallization of molten rock produces an igneous rock. Igneous rocks are formed when molten rock, either magma or lava, cools and solidifies. During the cooling process, minerals within the molten rock crystallize and form an igneous rock. The specific type of igneous rock that forms depends on factors such as the chemical composition of the molten rock, the rate of cooling, and the presence of gases. Examples of igneous rocks include granite, basalt, and obsidian.

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