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Igneous/ Metamorphic Rocks

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Aphanitic texture
Phaneritic texture
A phaneritic texture often meansan intrusive origin.
An aphanitic texture often meansan extrusive origin.
Intrusive rocks formunder the ground.
Extrusive rocks format or near the surface.
Quick cooling is indicated bysmall crystal sizes (aphanitic).
Slow cooling is indicated bylarge crystal sizes (phaneritic).
Igneous rocks form fromthe cooling of lava or magma.
Metamorphic rocks form fromexposure to extreme pressure and/or temperature.
Foliation is a sign ofmetamorphism.
The two types of metamorphism areregional and contact.
The marble you often see in a restroom isa metamorphic rock.
The granite that makes up many tombstones isan igneous rock.
Foliated metamorphic rock
Nonfoliated metamorphic rock


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Dan River Middle School
Ringgold, VA

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