Rock Types

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Igneous Rocks

Rocks that crystallize/solidify from magma or lava.

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Magma vs Lava

Magma is melted rock beneath the volcano; lava is melted rock that has reached the surface.

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Coarse-Grained

A texture that allows individual grains to be seen with the naked eye.

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Felsic

Rocks that have high SiO2 composition, typically lighter in color.

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Mafic

Rocks that have low SiO2 composition, generally darker in color.

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Detrital Sedimentary Rocks

Rocks formed from broken pieces of other rocks.”},{