rocks formed by solidification of cooled magma (molten rock), with or without crystallization, either below the surface as intrusive (plutonic) rocks or on the surface as extrusive (volcanic) rocks. Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glossary_of_geology
any of various crystalline or glassy rocks formed by the cooling and solidification of molten earth material. Igneous rocks comprise one of the three ... [33 related articles] Found on http://www.britannica.com/eb/a-z/i/7
a rock mass formed by the solidification of material poured (when molten) into the earth's crust or onto its surface. Granite is an igneous rock. Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/visitor-contributions.php
Igneous rock is rock that has originated from molten or semi-molten magma. Igneous rocks are composed almost entirely of silicate minerals. Of many different types, they can be classified in various ways: by composition, crystal size, or mode of occurrence. One method is to divide them according to their silica content into three main groups: acid ... Found on http://www.probertencyclopaedia.com/browse/HI.HTM
Click images to enlargeRock formed from the cooling and solidification of molten rock called magma. The acidic nature of this rock type means that areas with underlying igneous rock are particularly susceptible to the effects of acid rain. Igneous rocks that crystallize slowly from magma below the Earth's surface have... Found on https://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/21221
Igneous rocks are formed when molten rock (magma) cools and solidifies, with or without crystallization, either below the surface as intrusive (plutonic) rocks or on the surface as extrusive (volcanic) rocks. Found on https://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/22070