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ES Ch 3.2
Igneous Rocks
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| andesitic composition | Igneous rocks with a composition between granitic and basaltic rocks |
| basaltic composition | Igneous rocks containing substantial dark silicate minerals and calcium-rich feldspar |
| extrusive igneous rock | Igneous rocks formed on Earth's surface |
| granitic composition | Igneous rocks made of light-colored silicates |
| intrusive igneous rock | Igneous rocks formed below Earth's surface |
| porphyritic texture | Igneous rocks with large crystals embedded in matrix of smaller crystals |
| ultramafic | Igenous rock mainly formed from iron and magnieusm-rich minerals |