The definition of igneous rock states than it is formed from magma or lava through solidification via crystallization of minerals. In essence, the magma becomes frozen into rock as crystals form, much as water freezes into the mineral ice.
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Magma turns into igneous rock through the process of solidification. As magma cools and loses heat, it crystallizes and solidifies to form igneous rocks. The rate of cooling and the mineral composition of the magma influence the texture and characteristics of the resulting igneous rock.
Igneous rock generally would become metamorphic rock first from slowly increasing heat and pressure, then melt, forming magma.
Magma can solidify and cool to form igneous rocks such as granite, basalt, or andesite, depending on the composition and cooling rate of the magma.
Cooling and solidifying magma turns into igneous rock.
No. If it cools as magma it will form an intrusive igneous rock. To form an extrusive igenous rock it must erupt from a volcano, where it becomes lava or pyroclastic material.
igneous rock
Yes, igneous rock is formed when magma cools and solidifies either beneath the Earth's surface (intrusive igneous rock) or on the surface (extrusive igneous rock).