intrusive rock

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Term: intrusive rock
Definition:

Beneath the surface magma tends to cool slowly which allows for the growth of large crystals within the rock. Rocks formed in this way are intrusive or plutonic rocks. [Wikipedia]

Created 2023.04.16
Last Modified 2023.04.16
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