Igneous rock (igneous from Latin igneus 'fiery'), or magmatic rock, is one of the three main rock types, the others being sedimentary and metamorphic. Igneous rocks are formed through the …

Jan 31, 2024 · Igneous rocks form from the solidification of molten rock material. They are categorized based on their origin, texture, and mineral composition.

Jan 25, 2025 · Igneous rocks are formed from the solidification of magma, which is a hot (600 to 1,300 °C, or 1,100 to 2,400 °F) molten or partially molten rock material. Earth is composed …

Oct 19, 2023 · Igneous rocks form when magma (molten rock) cools and crystallizes, either at volcanoes on the surface of the Earth or while the melted rock is still inside the crust. All …

Igneous rocks are “fire-born,” meaning that they are formed from the cooling and solidification of molten (melted) rock. The word igneous derives from ignis, the Latin word for “fire.” Molten …

Feb 17, 2023 · Igneous rocks are generally formed by the process of cooling and solidification of hot molten magma. When hot, molten magma at 600 to 1,300 °C (1,100 to 2,400 °F) cools and …

Intrusive igneous rocks crystallize below Earth's surface, and the slow cooling that occurs there allows large crystals to form. Examples of intrusive igneous rocks are: diabase, diorite, gabbro, …