chapter 26.2 Flashcards
define rock
is a naturally formed mixture containing minerals, rock fragments, and
volcanic glass.
how are rocks identified
by their composition and texture.
what does the texture of a rock describe about rock.
size, shape, and arrangement of the rock’s
components.
where do intrusive igneous rocks from
within Earth’s crust are called intrusive igneous rocks.
what type of molten rocks does intrusive igneous rocks form from.
it passes through rock, magma might cause partial melting of the rock it
intrudes.
what is the name of the series that illustrates simultaneous crystallization of silicate minerals?
what are the 3 types of magma
basaltic, andesitic, and rhyolitic,
what magma type has low silica content
biotite mice
which magma type has a high silica content
olivine
witch type of crust has an abundant amount of quartz?
continental
crust.
witch type of crust has a little to no quartz?
continental crust or with oceanic crust.
which type of igneous rock has a coarse grain texture?
granite
witch type of igneous rock has a fine grained texture?
Extrusive igneous rocks
do fine grained rocks cool slowly or quickly?
faster
what are the two specific texture types for extrusive igneous rock?
fine-grained or aphanitic texture,