Igneous Rock Textures
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Igneous Textures Igneous rocks generally consist of interlocking crystals, which gives them a crystalline texture. Pyroclastic rocks will have a fragmental texture as they consist of fragments of glass, crystal and rock, as a result o...
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Igneous Rocks and Rates of Cooling Crystal Grain SizeExamining crystals in igneous rocks is one of the quickest ways to identify rocks in the field or from samples.The rate of cooling is the main factor that controls crystal size. The general rule is t...