1. Magma and Igneous RocksChapter 6 2. Outline• Igneous rocks -What are they? Basics: Magma vs. Lava, intrusive vs. extrusive• Magma -Why does it form? -Melting mechanisms…

Igneous Rocks Chapter 3, section 2 Characteristics of Igneous Rock Most igneous rocks are made of mineral crystals Igneous rocks are classified according to their origin,…

Igneous Rocks Chapter 4 General characteristics of magma Igneous rocks form as molten rock cools and solidifies General characteristics of magma: Parent material of igneous…

Igneous Rocks Chapter 4 Igneous Rocks Igneous rocks form as molten rock (magma) cools and solidifies General characteristics of magma Parent material of igneous rocks Forms…

SEDIMENTARY, METAMORPHIC AND IGNEOUS ROCKS Chapter 6 The Rock Cycle What is the Rock Cycle? The rock cycle is a process in which: A rock forms Changes from one type of rock…

Rocks are made of Minerals (Minerals in Granite) Three Types of Rocks Igneous â Crystallized from hot, molten rock. Examples: granite, basalt Sedimentary â Fragments of…