1.5 Igneous Rock Classification Summary

In this video we look at the terms used to describe igneous rocks and how these terms relate to the formation of different igneous rock types. This video uses a flow chart to classify igneous rocks. In this video we will look at ultramafic, mafic, intermediate, felsic, fragmented, glassy and vesicular igneous rocks.

[mysustainabilityjourney]

Very good summary, I haven't seen such a good one for ages.

[nolasmith]

Just to mention...you forgot the n in andesite on the opening slide. Great info, good summary. Thanks

[stevegoody]

Teaching myself geology and this was very clear and very helpful. Thank you

[wadefreeman]

thanks how you explains, i love you so much

[eslavathsuresh]

thinku medam very short cut tq so much

[roshansharma]

Basalt is a mafic Igneous rock with 45 to 52% silica content ....but the IUGS classification (pic attached) define basalt as a rock that contains a max of 20% quartz this difference is there

[ramonadspedale]

Filling God's order. God ask for un Hue Stones to make his Temple. Un Hue Rocks or stone. Mean, s untouched. Un cut into a square. Put gloves on before you touch my rocks. So Ramona ask God what color. Size
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