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Geology - Igneous Rocks

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This introductory lecture explains how igneous rocks form from cooling magma and how mineral composition, cooling rate, crystal size, and texture distinguish major rock types.

Syllabus

Intro
Characteristics of Magma
Mineralogy of Common Igneous Rocks
Igneous Compositions
Different Igneous Textures
Porphyritic Textures
Igneous Textures Pyroclastic texture
Igneous Rocks: Granitic Compositions
Naming Igneous Rocks
Igneous Rocks: Dioritic Compositions
Igneous Rocks: Gabbroic Compositions
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