Igneous Rock

GPTKB entity

Properties (52)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Rock
gptkbp:associatedWith gptkb:Plate_Tectonics
Volcanic Activity
gptkbp:challenges Generally hard
gptkbp:characteristics Vesicular Texture
Crystalline_Texture
gptkbp:climate High resistance
High temperature formation
gptkbp:colors Varies from light to dark
gptkbp:coolingSystem Varies between intrusive and extrusive
gptkbp:distribution Generally high density
gptkbp:examples gptkb:Obsidian
Basalt
Granite
Gabbro
Diorite
Pumice
gptkbp:exemplifies gptkb:Obsidian
Basalt
Pumice
gptkbp:formed Magma
Lava
Cooling of Lava
Cooling of Magma
gptkbp:geologicalFeatures Indicator of tectonic activity
Source of minerals
Formation of landforms
Influence on soil composition
Understanding_Earth's_history
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Igneous Rock
gptkbp:isIntegratedWith Granite
Diorite
gptkbp:naturalResources gptkb:Feldspar
Olivine
Pyroxene
Quartz
Mica
Amphibole
gptkbp:occursIn gptkb:Continental_Crust
gptkb:Oceanic_Crust
gptkbp:relatedPatent gptkb:Tectonic_Plates
Plutonic Rock
Volcanic_Rock
Lava_Flow
Magma_Chamber
gptkbp:researchField Geology
Petrology
gptkbp:type gptkb:Intrusive_Rock
Extrusive_Rock
gptkbp:uses Construction Material
Decorative Stone
gptkbp:wheelDrive Part of the rock cycle