Igneous Rocks
Igneous rock is shaped via the cooling and solidification of magma or lava. The magma may be derived from partial melts of existing rocks in both a planet’s mantle or crust.
Lapilli
Lapilli, which means "little stones" in Italian, refers to small rock fragments ejected during volcanic eruptions. These fragments typically range in size from 2...
Pillow Lava
Pillow lava is a type of basaltic lava that forms underwater, typically in the ocean. It gets its name from the characteristic pillow-like shapes...
Tonalite
Tonalite is a type of intrusive igneous rock that belongs to the granodiorite suite of rocks. It is characterized by its composition, which is...
Norite
Norite is a type of igneous rock that is primarily composed of the mineral orthopyroxene, along with plagioclase feldspar. It is a mafic rock,...
Llanite
Llanite is a rare type of igneous rock that is primarily composed of blue quartz, potassium feldspar (orthoclase), and biotite mica. It is known...
Larvikite
Larvikite is a unique and visually striking igneous rock that belongs to the family of feldspar-rich plutonic rocks known as syenites. It is primarily...
Diabase or Dolerite
Diabase, also known as dolerite, is a type of igneous rock that holds significance in the field of geology due to its unique characteristics...
Monzonite
Monzonite is a type of igneous rock that falls within the category of intrusive or plutonic rocks. It is primarily composed of minerals such...
Anorthosite
Anorthosite is a type of igneous rock that is primarily composed of a mineral called plagioclase feldspar. It is known for its distinctive light-colored...
Volcanic Bomb
Volcanic bomb is pyroclastic rock that is a cooling of a mass of lava it flies thorough the air after eruption. If it is...
