Composition refers to the rocks specific mineralogy and chemical composition. 4. glassy. Granite is a good approximation for the continental crust, both in density and composition. These tiny crystals can be viewed under a petrographic microscope [1]. A) striped and dotted; Andesite and diorite likewise refer to extrusive and intrusive intermediate rocks (with dacite and granodiorite applying to those rocks with composition between felsic and intermediate). The solid parts, called tephra, settle back to earth and cool into rocks with pyroclastic textures. Many volcanoes sit over magma chambers. Much like heat transfer, flux melting also occurs around subduction zones. What is "magmatic differentiation"? It is commonly grey and porphyritic. C) The extrusive magma cools quickly so the mineral grains do not have time to grow. C) the rock's color Magma is like seltzer: It contains "Volatile gases" - H2O, CO2, SO2, N2, CH4and other dissolved gases. A) The glass is formed mostly when lava cools in a volcano whereas phaneritic rocks cool at the surface. These groups refer to differing amounts of silica, iron, and magnesium found in the minerals that make up the rocks. D) considered "volcanic" rocks because they form from lava extruded at the surface; considered "plutonic" rocks because they form from magma beneath the surface. Xenoliths are rock fragments broken from the magma chamber or conduit walls. The gas bubbles become trapped in the solidifying lava to create a vesicular texture, with the holes specifically called vesicles. They have a mineral composition that is intermediate between granite and basalt. Gabbro is a coarse-grained mafic igneous rock, made with mainly mafic minerals like pyroxene and only minor plagioclase. B. the upper mantle Because felsic lavas are less mobile, it is less common than granite. Dikes are important to geologists, not only for the study of igneous rocks themselves but also for dating rock sequences and interpreting the geologic history of an area. Granite commonly has large amounts of salmon pink potassium feldspar and white plagioclase crystals that have visible cleavage planes. This is a common component of volcanic ash and rocks like obsidian. C) Pegmatite D) The extrusive magma cools quickly so the mineral grains do not have time to grow any larger. Figure 3.3.2 shows a zoned plagioclase under a microscope. Explanation: Advertisement 2. B. magma mixing A stock is a type of pluton with less surface exposure than a batholith and may represent a narrower neck of material emerging from the top of a batholith. Cooling history is also related to changes that can occur to the composition of igneous rocks. The process by which the same magma may produce different composition igneous rocks. An igneous rock with large crystals embedded in a matrix of much finer crystals is indicative of a two-stage cooling process, and the texture is porphyritic (Figure 3.3.7). Visible quartz and potassium feldspar grains are the main constituents in a. C. assimilation of "foreign" rocks by the magma F) basalt; extrusive rock that formed from cooling of relatively low silica lava, Match the volcano with the appropriate rock formed by its eruption. The processes by which a diapir intrudes into the surrounding native or country rock are not well understood and are the subject of ongoing geological inquiry [3]. C) intermediate - the intermediate range composition magma makes for strato volcanoes that are mostly passive erupting On the figure above, the top row has both plutonic and volcanic igneous rocks arranged in a continuous spectrum from felsic on the left to intermediate, mafic, and ultramafic toward the right. 2. gabbro __________ is a volcanic rock that is extremely vesicular and glassy. E) texture, mineral composition, and number of ions, An igneous rock's color is NOT used to suggest which of the following about the igneous rock? This hot material rises to an area of lower pressure through the process of convection. As the temperature drops, and assuming that some silica remains in the magma, the olivine crystals will react (combine) with some of the silica in the magma to form pyroxene. Extrusive igneous rocks have a fine-grained or aphanitic texture, in which the grains are too small to see with the unaided eye. These rocks are rare on the surface, but make up peridotite, the rock of the upper mantle. The rifting movement causes the buoyant magma below to rise and fill the space of lower pressure. Note that, unlike Figure 3.2.1, these compositions are expressed in terms of oxides (e.g., Al2O3 rather than just Al). A) basaltic, gabbroic B. It can be found in the Andes Mountains and in some island arcs (see. A. chemical bonds melt Common rock types within the intrusive category are granite and diorite. 2. porphyritic An active volcano always has a magma chamber beneath the cone. Dikes are therefore discordant intrusions, not following any layering that was present. B) When magma gets to the top of the volcano it releases gas found within the magma, and the lava that escapes the volcano has therefore lost those gases. As with dikes, sills are younger than the surrounding layers and may be radioactively dated to study the age of sedimentary strata. It is important to realize these groups do not have sharp boundaries in nature, but rather lie on a continuous spectrum with many transitional compositions and names that refer to specific quantities of minerals. B) granite; intrusive rock that formed from cooling of relatively high silica magma When volcanoes erupt explosively, vast amounts of lava, rock, ash, and gases are thrown into the atmosphere. 2. Basalt is the main rock which is formed at mid-ocean ridges, and is therefore the most common rock on the Earths surface, making up the entirety of the ocean floor (except where covered by sediment). 30-45 seconds Salt Lake Community College via OpenGeology. All magmas contain gases dissolved in a solution called volatiles. A rock that chiefly consists of pegmatitic texture is known as a pegmatite. in Developments in Precambrian Geology (ed. It is commonly vesicular and aphanitic. [Hint] B. volume is very large, comparable in size with granitic batholiths Basalt is one of the most common rocks in Earths crust as well as the volcanic islands created by hot spots. 2. Granite is a course-crystalline felsic intrusive rock. Magma is molten rock inside the earth. Of the common silicate minerals, olivine normally crystallizes first, at between 1200 and 1300C. G. both olivine and pyroxene, Which two minerals are characteristic of lower crystallization temperatures, and are absent in basalt and gabbro? Soon after that, all of the magma is used up and no further changes takes place. Lava that cools extremely quickly may not form crystals at all, even microscopic ones. Basalt is the main rock which is formed at mid-ocean ridges, and is therefore the most common rock on the Earths surface, making up the entirety of the ocean floor (except where covered by sediment). In fact, magma has only been discovered three times in its natural habitat deep in Earths crust. The texture of an igneous rock (fine-grained vs coarse-grained) is dependent on the rate of cooling of the melt: slow cooling allows large crystals to form, fast cooling yields small crystals. Figure 3.3.1, 3.3.4, 3.3.5, 3.3.6, 3.3.7, 3.3.8: Steven Earle. The minerals that make up igneous rocks crystallize at a range of different temperatures. A) andesitic The word reaction is critical. Classification of Igneous Rock Series. D. muscovite Regardless, when a diapir cools, it forms a mass of intrusive rock called a pluton. D) dark colored, less dense and more viscous (sticky); 1. If a media asset is downloadable, a download button appears in the corner of the media viewer. Intrusive or plutonic rocks crystallize from magma beneath the earth's surface. D) Each vesicle is filled by air and water. Arndt, N. T. Chapter 1 Archean Komatiites. If solid, obsidian. An extreme version of scoria occurs when volatile-rich lava is very quickly quenched and becomes a meringue-like froth of glass called pumice. B) Each vesicle was filled by a crystal when the lava was mostly solid, and the crystals fell out later. Magma can also extrude into Earths atmosphere as part of a violent volcanic explosion. Accessibility StatementFor more information contact us atinfo@libretexts.orgor check out our status page at https://status.libretexts.org. 1. aphanitic 2. porphyritic andesite As it cools further, much of the remaining silica goes into calcium-rich plagioclase, and any silica left may be used to convert some of the olivine to pyroxene. B) gabbro Intermediate MagmaIntermediate magma has higher silica content (roughly 60%) than mafic magma. D) phaneritic, __________ is named for a prominent, volcanic mountain range in western South You cannot download interactives. Ignimbrites may be loose deposits or solid rock, and they can bury entire landscapes. The sequence in which minerals crystallize from a magma is known as the Bowen reaction series (Figure 3.3.1 and Figure 3.3.3). Diorite is identifiable by its Dalmatian-like appearance of black hornblende and biotite and white plagioclase feldspar. Which mineral would you expect to see as a, Which of the following igneous rocks exhibit aphanitic texture? Whenever an individual stops drinking, the BAL will ________________. A) granite; gabbro. The Hawaiian Islands are a direct result of mafic magma eruptions. C. basalt K.C. C. Al and Si are the least abundant elements in the magma. There are three different types of . G) All of these. Decompression melting also occurs at mantle plumes, columns of hot rock that rise from Earths high-pressure core to its lower-pressure crust. What is magma? In some cases, extrusive lava cools so rapidly it does not develop crystals at all. In some cases, however, partially cooled but still liquid magma, with crystals in it, will either move farther up into a cooler part of the crust, or all the way to the surface during a volcanic eruption. D. ocean ridge volcanoes While normal geothermal sources average around 60 to 80Celsius (140 to 176 Fahrenheit), the magma wells steam reached a record-breaking temperature of 450 Celsius (842 Fahrenheit)! A) the rock's texture B) Temperature of the environment - lower T = slower magma cooling. Diorite is a coarse-crystalline intermediate intrusive igneous rock. D. and c. only Young, emerging subvolcanic intrusion cutting through older one, Xenolith (solid rock of high melting temperature which has been transported within the magma from deep below) or roof pendant (fragment of the roof of the magma chamber that has detached from the roof and sunk into the melt), Contact metamorphism in the country rock adjacent to the magma chamber (caused by the heat of the magma), Uplift at the surface due to laccolith emplacement in the near sub-ground, Active magma chamber (called pluton when cooled and entirely crystallized; a batholith is a large rock body composed of several plutonic intrusions), Old pegmatite (late-magmatic dyke formed by aggressive and highly mobile residual melts of a magma chamber). As the temperature continues to drop, olivine becomes unstable while pyroxene becomes stable. B. higher values of this require greater temperatures for melting It is found in its namesake, the Andes Mountains as well as the Henry and Abajo mountains of Utah. The Bowen reaction series is one of the results of his work, and even a century later, it is an important basis for our understanding of igneous rocks. A. phaneritic texture, relatively low silica content Igneous rocks are defined as types of rocks that are formed when molten rock (rock liquefied by intense heat and pressure) cools to a solid state. Some igneous rocks have a mix of coarse-grained minerals surrounded by a matrix of fine-grained material in a texture called porphyritic. A __________ texture would be most UNLIKELY to occur in an extrusive igneous rock. This texture, which indicates a very slow crystallization, is called pegmatitic. The purpose of writing a rsum is to get a job. When it cools to solid rock, this intrusion is often called a pluton. In some cases, individual plagioclase crystals can be zoned from calcium-rich in the centre to more sodium-rich around the outside. If you have questions about how to cite anything on our website in your project or classroom presentation, please contact your teacher. Volcanic glass and coarse-grained igneous rocks differ by which of the following? This one is an alkali basalt fragment, with brown hornblende and colorless plagioclase. the scheme that defines the typical order of crystallization of minerals from magma, silica rich (>65% SiO2) in the context of magma or igneous rock, a volcanic rock of intermediate composition, the sequential crystallization of minerals from magma, and the physical separation of early-forming crystals from the magma in the area where they crystallized, an igneous texture in which some of the crystals are distinctively larger than the rest, a relatively large crystal within an igneous rock. E) The presence or absence of volatiles (gases) - less gases = slower magma cooling. 2. rhyolite Arndt, N. T. Chapter 1 Archean Komatiites. The compositions of typical mafic, intermediate, and felsic magmas are shown in Figure 3.3.4. B) the magma stays the same temperature, causing ions to slow down and form crystals, mostly Si-O tetrahedra 3.5 Igneous Rocks Charlene Estrada. Gabbro is a major component of the lower oceanic crust. Granite is a course-crystalline felsic intrusive rock. K.C. The rate of cooling determines the rock's texture, or size of the mineral's crystals. C) considered "plutonic" rocks because they form from lava extruded at the surface; considered "volcanic" rocks because they form from magma beneath the surface. E. crystal settling. A pluton is an intrusion of magma that wells up from below the surface. Thick, viscous felsic magma can trap gas bubbles in a volcanos magma chamber. Melted rock originates within Earth as magma . 15-30 seconds = 2 5/20 If no button appears, you cannot download or save the media. It is important to realize these groups do not have sharp boundaries in nature, but rather lie on a continuous spectrum with many transitional compositions and names that refer to specific quantities of minerals. America. C) Mafic is hard rock, felsic is soft rock. Working mostly with basaltic magmas, he determined the order of crystallization of minerals as the temperature drops. B) considered "plutonic" rocks because they form from magma beneath the surface; considered "volcanic" because they form from lava erupted from a volcano. These eruptions eject lava violently into the air, which cools into dacite and rhyolite rock. Komatiite is a rare rock because volcanic material that comes directly from the mantle is not common, although some examples can be found in ancient Archean rocks [2]. Laccoliths are blister-like, concordant intrusions of magma that form between sedimentary layers. The large crystals are called phenocrysts and the fine-grained matrix is called the groundmass or matrix. 4. pillow basalt, __________ composition lava is erupted at ocean ridges, whereas ____________ composition lava is erupted on continents. This process is known as fractional crystallization. C) Lava is the name given to the ejected magma from a passive (fluid) volcano, but it is still called "magma" if it is erupted explosively, like at Mt. Because felsic lavas are less mobile, it is less common than granite. Plus, they are, by definition, exposed to the elements of erosion immediately. C) aphanitic A. Kilauea volcano, Hawaii This page titled 4.1: Classification of Igneous Rocks is shared under a CC BY-NC-SA license and was authored, remixed, and/or curated by Chris Johnson, Matthew D. Affolter, Paul Inkenbrandt, & Cam Mosher (OpenGeology) . Lava is molten rock flowing out of fissures or vents at volcanic centres (when cooled, they form rocks such as basalt, rhyolite, or obsidian). The individual crystals in phaneritic texture are readily visible to the unaided eye. When porphyritic, it often has either olivine or plagioclase phenocrysts. F, During this stage of rsum review, employers use the rsum to guide interview questions: Much like hot fudge being poured over cold ice cream, this transfer of heat is able to melt the surrounding rock (the ice cream) into magma. C) andesite E. All of these. A. a decrease in the confining pressure (decompression) C. Crystal settling may produce different melting conditions for a rock in different plate tectonic scenarios. The audio, illustrations, photos, and videos are credited beneath the media asset, except for promotional images, which generally link to another page that contains the media credit. 16/9 = Weegy: Whenever an individual stops drinking, the BAL will decrease slowly. D. a magnifying glass or microscope is needed to see individual mineral grains 6. andesite, Match the rock type with the appropriate description. A) andesite 3. rhyolite Dikes are important to geologists, not only for the study of igneous rocks themselves but also for dating rock sequences and interpreting the geologic history of an area. Lava flows are typically finer grained than intrusive igneous rocks. This is a common component of volcanic ash and rocks like obsidian. When lava is extruded onto the surface, or intruded into shallow fissures near the surface and cools, the resulting igneous rock is called extrusive or volcanic. A) texture C) the magma in the magma chamber before eruption d. The gas bubbles become trapped in the solidifying lava to create a vesicular texture, with the holes specifically called vesicles. As the denser tectonic plate subducts, or sinks below, or the less-dense tectonic plate, hot rock from below can intrude into the cooler plate above. On the figure above, the top row has both plutonic and volcanic igneous rocks arranged in a continuous spectrum from felsic on the left to intermediate, mafic, and ultramafic toward the right. _________ is the dominant feldspar in basalt. A. Granite commonly has large amounts of salmon pink potassium feldspar and white plagioclase crystals that have visible cleavage planes. Flux MeltingFlux melting occurs when water or carbon dioxide are added to rock. In the discontinuous branch, olivine is typically the first mineral to form (at just below 1300C). CC BY. Condie) 11, 1144 (Elsevier, 1994). a. D) The rock contains broken fragments and is volcanic in origin. FALSE. This results in a higher gas content and viscosity. Basalt is a fine-grained mafic igneous rock. C) light colored, less dense and more viscous (sticky); If any melting takes place, crystal settling will make the magma at the bottom of the chamber more mafic than it was to begin with (Figure 3.3.6c). As long as there is silica remaining and the rate of cooling is slow, this process continues down the discontinuous branch: olivine to pyroxene, pyroxene to amphibole, and (under the right conditions) amphibole to biotite. -is what's meant by the phrase "The domesticated generations fell Weegy: A suffix is added to the end of a word to alter its meaning. St. Helens. 3. phaneritic Pyroclastic texture is usually recognized by the chaotic mix of crystals, angular glass shards, and rock fragments. In 1912, Norman Levi Bowenhe joined the Carnegie Institution in Washington, D.C., where he carried out groundbreaking experimental research into the processes of cooling magmas. As a result, felsic magma also has the highest gas content and viscosity, and lowest mean temperatures, between 650o and 800o Celsius (1202o and 1472o Fahrenheit). A) Mafic is a magma/rock that is rich in feldspar and silica (quartz), whereas felsic refers to that which is rich in Fe and Mg. Match the igneous rock texture and its appropriate description. The Hawaiian volcano Kilauea, on the "Big Island" of Hawaii, has erupted with enough molten lava to pave a road around the Earth three times. = 45/20 Rocks labeled as granite in laymen applications can be several other rocks, including syenite, tonalite, and monzonite. The rock will have some relatively large crystals (phenocrysts) of the minerals that crystallized early, and the rest will be very fine grained or even glassy. Thus, you can often figure out the relative order in which the minerals crystallized from the magma. Residual molten material expelled from igneous intrusions may form veins or masses containing very large crystals of minerals like feldspar, quartz, beryl, tourmaline, and mica. 2. pressure The Journal of Geology 39, 5467 (1931). Magma is a mixture of molten and semi-molten rock found beneath the surface of the Earth. But most magma remains molten or partly molten beneath Earths surface. Figure 4.1. To avoid these complications, the following figure presents a simplified version of igneous rock nomenclature focusing on the four main groups, which is adequate for an introductory student. If you have questions about licensing content on this page, please contact ngimagecollection@natgeo.com for more information and to obtain a license. D) Temperature of the environment - higher T = slower magma cooling. A) the lava after it erupted from a crystallizing magma chamber Chemical data for four rock samples are shown in the following table. Peacock, M. A. Tephra fragments are named based on sizeash (<2 mm), lapilli (2-64 mm), and bombs or blocks (>64 mm). 1996 - 2023 National Geographic Society. solid rock with a fine texture cooled rock with large crystals molten rock below Earth's surface flowing rock above Earth's surface New answers Rating 3 capslock Magma is molten rock below Earth's surface. As an example, granite is a commonly-used term but has a very specific definition which includes exact quantities of minerals like feldspar and quartz. D. lower silica, high iron and magnesium, phaneritic texture seated magma in the magma chamber ascend s due to buoyancy or any tectonic activity and intrudes into the country rock (host rock) or it may come out at the surface and solidify. This relates to the cooling history of the molten magma from which it came. in Developments in Precambrian Geology (ed. 1. diorite and gabbro D) The glass is formed mostly when lava cools in contact with water whereas phaneritic rocks cool deep beneath the surface. In this case, water overlying the subducting seafloor would lower the melting temperature of the mantle, generating magma that rises to the surface. Classification of Igneous Rock Series. These rocks usually have a coarse texture (individual minerals are visible without magnification), because the magma cools slowly underground, allowing crystal growth. National Geographic Headquarters 1145 17th Street NW Washington, DC 20036. D) Both a. and c. D. Al and Si are the most abundant elements in the magma. User: She worked really hard on the project. C. biotite C) highly fluid, cools quickly solid rock with a fine texture cooled rock with large crystals molten rock below Earth's surface flowing rock above Earth's surface 1 See answer Advertisement Advertisement jjrudolf8 jjrudolf8 Answer: C. molten rock below Earth's surface. The type of volcanic rock with common vesicles is called scoria. Intrusive rocks, forming underground with larger, stronger crystals, are more likely to last. light colored, less dense and more viscous (sticky) E. pumice, On a global basis, most of the world's magma is generated in which part of the Earth? D. extrusion D) the rock's density, The most important factor affecting the texture of an igneous rock is ________. How much is a steak that is 3 pounds at $3.85 per pound. Being that oxygen and silicon are the most abundant elements in magma, geologists define magma types in terms of their silica content, expressed as SiO2. For a volcano to erupt, it must have a source of magma. For igneous rock, the composition is divided into four groups: felsic, intermediate, mafic, and ultramafic. Rocks that solidify from lava flows are typically finer grained than those that crystallize intrusively. = 15 ? The core is the superheated center, the mantle is the thick, middle layer, and the crust is the top layer on which we live. B. may be composed of grains of olivine and pyroxene phenocrysts It can be found in the Andes Mountains and in some island arcs (see. D) pressure. C) basaltic, rhyolitic The individual crystals in phaneritic texture are readily visible to the unaided eye. As a magma cools below 1300C, minerals start to crystallize within it. A. both quartz and muscovite why is it helpful to measure the specific gravity of a mineral? Plus, they are, by definition, exposed to the elements of erosion immediately. The Henry Mountains of Utah are a famous topographic landform formed by this process. As an example, granite is a commonly-used term but has a very specific definition which includes exact quantities of minerals like feldspar and quartz. Granite is a good approximation for the continental crust, both in density and composition. B) Intrusive magma flows onto the Earth's surface and cools very slowly, allowing many small mineral grains to grow. If the magma has a low viscosity (i.e., its runny)which is likely if it is maficthe crystals that form early, such as olivine (Figure 3.3.6a), may slowly settle toward the bottom of the magma chamber (Figure 3.3.6b). Ultramafic refers to the extremely mafic rocks composed of mostly olivine and some pyroxene which have even more magnesium and iron and even less silica. Which of the following is the likely cause of a vesicular texture (open cavities in a rock)? 6 2/3 C) The extrusive magma, because it is deep below the surface, cools very slowly, producing very small mineral grains. We also acknowledge previous National Science Foundation support under grant numbers 1246120, 1525057, and 1413739. For example, it is not known what happens to the pre-existing country rock as the diapir intrudes. As cooling continues, the various reactions on the discontinuous branch will proceed because silica is abundant, the plagioclase will become increasingly sodium-rich, and eventually potassium feldspar and quartz will form. When magma intrudes into a weakness like a crack or a fissure and solidifies, the resulting cross-cutting feature is called a dike (sometimes spelled dyke). B) crystal + lava B) Mafic is a magma/rock that is rich in Fe and Mg, whereas felsic refers to that which is rich in feldspar and silica (quartz) They have textures or mineralogy different than the surrounding material, and so are generally easy to spot. To avoid these complications, the following figure presents a simplified version of igneous rock nomenclature focusing on the four main groups, which is adequate for an introductory student. C) rate of cooling solid and pinstriped D. andesite Most magma chambers sit far beneath the surface of the Earth. D) gabbroic, granitic, The classification of igneous rocks is based on __________. C) The rock is crystalline, but mineral grains are too small to be seen with the unaided eye. This more gaseous and sticky lava tends to explode violently and cools as andesite rock. A) the magma heats up and ions in crystals break their bonds due to expansion and Si and O ion vibration F) The presence or absence of volatiles (gases) - more gases = slower magma cooling. 1: Granite is a classic coarse-grained (phaneritic) intrusive igneous rock. D. glassy and frothy texture The Henry Mountains of Utah are a famous topographic landform formed by this process. A single magma may generate several mineralogically different igneous rocks. B) gabbroic, rhyolitic A) The magma had an excessively long time to cool, allowing crystals to grow very large. Legal. Obsidian is a rock consisting of volcanic glass. Andesite is a fine crystalline intermediate extrusive rock. C. aphanitic or glassy texture We also acknowledge previous National Science Foundation support under grant numbers 1246120, 1525057, and 1413739. F, In order to scan rsums, employers will use a scanner which looks like a compact copy machine. In a porphyritic texture, what is represented by the rock's "groundmass"? The densest magma sinks near the bottom of the chamber. Normally, geothermal energy is created by pumping water into hot volcanic bedrock, creating steam that is then harnessed to generate electricity. B) amount of space available for crystals to fill Learn how BCcampus supports open education and how you can access Pressbooks. G. high silica, low iron and magnesium, aphanitic texture The presence of quartz is a good indicator of granite. Steady and relatively calm lava fountains continue to change and expand the Big Island of Hawaii. 6. basalt The crystals that settle might either form an olivine-rich layer near the bottom of the magma chamber, or they might remelt because the lower part is likely to be hotter than the upper part (remember, from Chapter 1, that temperatures increase steadily with depth in Earth because of the geothermal gradient). 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