Glossary

Igneous rock

Igneous rock is identified as rocks formed from magma that has cooled and solidified either at the earth's surface or deep below the earth's surface.. Examples of igneous rocks are basalt which are formed from magna that has cooled and solidified at the earth's surface and granite which are formed from magna that has cooled and solidified deep below the earth's surface.
Ref: 124222/2006-09-27

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Alternative Spellings (Synonyms): R?cke, Rocker, rockers, Rocks

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