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1 Igneous Rocks http://earthref.org/SCC Scripps Classroom Connection

2 Mafic Mafic – magma or igneous rock rich in magnesium (Mg) and iron (Fe) and generally dark Felsic Felsic - magma or igneous rock rich in feldspars and silica and generally light Partial Melting – process by which different minerals in rock melt at different temperatures Fractional Crystallization – reversed process of partial melting http://earthref.org/SCC Scripps Classroom Connection Partial Melting

3 Bowen’s Reaction Series http://earthref.org/SCC Scripps Classroom Connection

4 Intermediate Igneous Rocks Felsic Igneous Rocks Mafic Igneous Rocks http://earthref.org/SCC Scripps Classroom Connection

5 Extrusive – an igneous rock formed at the Earth’s surface Intrusive – an igneous rock formed beneath Earth’s surface http://earthref.org/SCC Scripps Classroom Connection

6 http://earthref.org/SCC Scripps Classroom Connection

7 How to classify igneous rocks: Scripps Classroom Connection http://earthref.org/SCC FelsicIntermediateMaficUltramafic Coarse GraniteDioriteGabbroPeridotite Fine RhyoliteAndesiteBasalt Vesicular PumiceScoria Glassy Obsidian* Light Dark Rock Color

8 Scripps Classroom Connection How are the different textures of igneous rocks formed? Animations http://earthref.org/SCC

9 Scripps Classroom Connection

10 http://earthref.org/SCC Scripps Classroom Connection Relation of Igneous Rocks to Plate Tectonic Boundaries Animations

11 Mid-ocean Ridges http://earthref.org/SCC Scripps Classroom Connection

12 Overview  Igneous rock formation  Crystal size and other textures  Color  Igneous rock classification  Locations where igneous rocks form http://earthref.org/SCC Scripps Classroom Connection


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