PPT-Classification of Igneous Rock

Classification Classification of igneous rocks is based on mineral composition crystal size and texture Review Vocabulary fractional crystallization a sequential process during which early formed crystals are removed from the melt and do not react with the remaining magma . Colby Geology. Igneous Rocks. Classification based on . composition. and . texture. .. COMPOSITION. Principally the rock-forming minerals. Olivine. Pyroxenes. Amphiboles. Micas. Feldspars. Quartz. Constitute 95% of minerals in . “Liquid Hot Magma!”. Igneous Rocks. Rocks formed from cooling of lava or magma. Lava-Melted rock erupted from volcanoes and deposited on the earth’s surface. Cools quickly.. Magma-Melted rock that sits inside the earth in a magma chamber. Cools slowly.. By Mr. Krall. What is a Rock?. A . rock. is a mixture of minerals.. Rocks form and reform through the . rock cycle. . . Lava/Magma. THE ROCK CYCLE. Igneous Rock. Igneous . (. ig. -nee-us) . rock. forms when molten rock cools and solidifies.. What are the different types and textures of igneous rocks?. How do cooling rates affect the grain sizes in igneous rocks?. What are some of the uses of igneous rocks?. Copyright © McGraw-Hill Education. Igneous. rocks form from the solidification or crystallization of minerals in molten material.. If the rock form below the Earth’s surface it is considered . magma. Molten rock that hardens on the Earth’s surface is called . Question #. 1b. Hardness. Texture Luster. Igneous rocks are classified in what three ways?. Question #1. Igneous rock that forms . IN. . the . earth is ________.. Igneous rock that forms when molten. Granite, Basalt, Obsidian, Pumice and many others . Igneous Rocks are records of the thermal history of Earth. Most common of all rocks is Granite: . Granite . is a light-colored . igneous rock.  with grains large enough to be visible with the unaided eye.  It forms from the slow crystallization of magma below Earth’s surface.  Granite is composed mainly of quartz and  feldspar with minor amounts of mica, amphiboles and other minerals.   This mineral composition usually gives granite a red, pink, gray or white color with dark mineral grains visible throughout the rock. Compare these pictures, can you determine how old she is? . What is the difference between these two images?. What is the difference between these two images?. Definitions . Now take 10 minutes to look up extrusive and intrusive, what do these words mean? . SC.7.e.6.4 explain and give examples of how physical evidence supports scientific theories that Earth has evolved over geological time due to natural processes.. Bellringer. 1. . A stream carves a channel through soil rock by removing a few small particles of rock at a time. The stream water slows down when it enters a pond, allowing the rock particles to settle at the bottom of the pond. Pressure combines these particles into a solid rock. What is the new rock called?. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aCnAF1Opt8M. 1. What are the building blocks of rocks? . 2. How are rocks classified?. 3. What are the parts of a volcano?. Magma chamber. vent. Crater. sill. Magma conduit. NAME THAT ROCK!. This rock is formed by cooling Magma. Igneous. This is formed underwater. It is made up of bits of shells and skeletons of sea animals. Sedimentary . This rock is formed by limestone that has been exposed to heat pressure.. As magma cools underground, it will begin to solidify within Earth’s crust.. Once completely crystallized, these masses of igneous intrusive rock are referred to as INTRUSIONS or as PLUTONS. We will talk about several types of igneous . CLASSIFICATION OF ROCKS:. ON THE BASIS OF MODE OF FORMATION ROCKS ARE CLASSIFIED INTO THREE CATEGORIES:. 1 IGNEOUS ROCKS. 2 SEDIMENTARY ROCKS. 3 METAMORPHIC ROCKS.  . ROCKS. IGNEOUS ROCKS:.  . IGNEOUS ROCKS, ALSO KNOWN AS PRIMARY ROCKS ARE FORMED BY SOLIDIFICATION OF MAGMA. MAGMA IS MOLTEN ROCK MATERIAL CONSISTING OF LIQUID,GAS AND CRYSTAL.IGNEOUS ROCKS ARE RECODS OF THERMAL HISTORY OF EARTH.. . GLY 4310 - Spring, 2020. 2. Igneous Textures. Phaneritic:. Crystals are readily visible with the unaided eye.. Aphanitic:. Crystals, if present, are too small to be seen with the unaided eye.. Fragmental: .