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Plutonic Rocks: Definition and Examples

Question

Name two examples of plutonic rocks.

Answer

Plutonic rocks, also known as intrusive igneous rocks, are a type of igneous rock that forms from the cooling and solidification of molten magma beneath the Earth's surface.

Examples of Plutonic Rocks

- Granite
- Diorite
- Peridotite
- Gabbro
- Syenite


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