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igneous rock

NOUN
  1. rock formed by the solidification of molten magma

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  • Its occurrence is largely restricted to relatively unusual alkalic igneous rocks, such as sodic granites, certain syenites and trachytes, and related carbonatite-bearing terranes.
  • The Volcanic Mid-Elevation Forests ecoregion occurs at elevations of about 7500 to 10,000 feet and is composed of igneous rocks of andesite and basalt. Ecoregions of New Mexico (EPA)
  • Throughout the week, unusually large amounts of crustae (marble revetment slabs) have been found that are mainly composed of green-white cipollino from Euboia, purple veined pavonazetto marble from Dokimeion, white marble, and even some small pieces of red porphyry, which is a type of igneous rock. Interactive Dig Sagalassos - Roman Baths Report 6
  • Piña et al. synthesize the existing geological data and provide a metallogenetic model for the Aguablanca deposit based on the structural and gravity data obtained from the Aguablanca stock and petrological, geochemical, and mineralogical data on the host igneous rocks and the ore bodies. EurekAlert! - Breaking News
  • Petrogenesis Igneous petrogenesis is the process or set of processes by which igneous rocks are formed.
  • Figure 3-17 shows graphically the division of igneous rocks according to their mineral content and their grain size.
  • I wonder if there are further classifications of igneous rocks.
  • It is a common product of alteration in igneous rocks, and frequently occurs as well-developed crystals in association with zeolites lining the amygdaloidal cavities of basaltic and other rocks. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Part 4 "Bulgaria" to "Calgary"
  • A Maori warrior made his mere of greenstone, an igneous rock, and ground one side to a sharp edge.
  • In addition to the reserves in already established environments, there remains another category, as yet unevaluated, of potential reserves of both thorium and uranium in minor accessory minerals of alkalic igneous rocks and carbonatites (intrusive limestones) which are widespread in western United States. Nuclear Energy and the Fossil Fuels (historical)
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