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24 July, 13:42

How does crystal size compare in extrusive vs. intrusive rock? Explain the cause of this difference.

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  1. 24 July, 15:16
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    The major visible difference between the two are crystal size, intrusive rocks have a larger crystal/grain texture due to the slow cooling of magma below the earth surface which encourages the growth of larger crystals, while extrusive rocks, because of the rapid cooling at/above the earth's surface does the opposite.
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