intrusive and extrusive
Geologists classify rocks by looking at their chemical and mineralogical composition then at the the size and shape of their component minerals then at any texture, pattern or grain that the rocks may display. They also classify them in relation to how they were formed.
igneous rocks form within earths surface
No we do not have igneous rocks in Nigeria because there are no volcanoes in Nigeria and it is lava or magma that make igneous rocks.
Most igneous rocks have a relatively homogenous mix of minerals which are interlocked.
Color and texture is one way to classify igneous rocks. Another way to do this is modal classification and normative classification.
Geologists classify rocks based on their origin (igneous, sedimentary, metamorphic), mineral composition, texture, and mode of formation.
The three main categories into which geologists classify rocks are igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic. Igneous rocks form from the cooling and solidification of magma or lava. Sedimentary rocks are formed from the accumulation and lithification of sediments. Metamorphic rocks are created from the alteration of pre-existing rocks due to high temperature and pressure.
The chemical property used to classify igneous rocks is their mineral composition, specifically the type and relative abundance of minerals present in the rock. This information helps geologists differentiate between different types of igneous rocks, such as basalt, granite, and rhyolite.
Geologists classify igneous rocks based on their mineral composition, texture (grain size and arrangement of crystals), and overall chemical composition. Igneous rocks are further categorized as intrusive (formed below the Earth's surface) or extrusive (formed on the Earth's surface) based on where they solidified.
Color, as it is not a reliable indicator due to variations within the same type of rock. Texture, mineral composition, and formation conditions are typically used to classify igneous rocks.
Intrusive and extrusive factors of an igneous rock classify them. The other factors are if they are vesicular, coarse, fine grained, glassy, or very coarse
The mineral composition (silica content) is the chemical property most commonly used to classify igneous rocks. This can help differentiate between different types of igneous rocks, such as basalt, andesite, and granite.
Geologists study the rocks that compose the earth or other terrestrial planets. Mineralogists classify and name types of lava. Stone cutters study granite , which is an igneous rock.
Scientists classify rocks into three main categories - sedimentary, igneous, and metamorphic - based on how they are formed. Sedimentary rocks are formed from the accumulation and solidification of sediments, igneous rocks are formed from the cooling and solidification of magma or lava, and metamorphic rocks are formed from the alteration of existing rocks through heat and pressure.
This substance is silicon dioxide.
Extrusive igneous rocks have very small crystal grains.