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What Is Igneous Rocks?

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    Igneous rocks are one of the type of three kind of rocks namely Sedimentary Rocks, Metamorphic Rocks and Igneous Rocks. Igneous Rocks are formed from Molten Lava. When Lava cools and solidifies it is called Igneous Rock. Igneous Rocks are formed both outside and inside earth. When they are formed on earth's surface they are called Extrusive and when formed inside earth they are called intrusive. Some examples of Igneous rocks are Scoria, Pumice, Granite and Obsidian.

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      Igneous rocks are formed by magma
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