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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.

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...

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,...

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...

Kakortokite

Kakortokite is a rare igneous rock primarily composed of perthitic microcline feldspar with minor amounts of other minerals such as nepheline, sodalite, and/or eudialyte....

Lava Stone

Lava stone is a type of igneous rock formed from the rapid cooling of lava that is rich in magnesium and iron. This cooling...
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