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Quarter 1 - Module 9:: Earth and Life Science
Quarter 1 - Module 9:: Earth and Life Science
Quarter 1 – Module 9:
Igneous Rocks:
How Are They
Formed?
What are igneous rocks?
• Not all igneous rocks have the same physical and chemical
characteristics.
1.ultramafic- Peridotite
What are the
types of
igneous rocks 2. mafic -Gabbro
based on
composition?
3. intermediate -Diorite
4.felsic - Granite
Sodium and potassium content
Percentage of mineral by
What are volumeComposition
• FELSIC INTERMEDIATE MAFIC ULTRAMAFIC
the types
of igneous Rock types
rocks Granite
Basalt Peridotite
One important use is as stone for
buildings and statues. Diorite was used Granite (figure 2) is used both in
extensively by ancient civilizations for building construction and for statues
vases and other decorative artwork and It is also a popular choice for
is still used for art today
kitchen countertops.