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Here is the the section from the level 1 Geology achievement standard on igneous rocks. You need to know this as the exam paper will test your understanding.

ROCK TYPES

Appearance

Silica rich

Intermediate

Silica poor

Volcanic glass

fine grained

(volcanic)

rhyolite

pumice

andesite

basalt

scoria

obsidian

coarse grained

(plutonic)

granite

diorite

gabbro


Good luck with the exam next week I am sure you will all get what you deserve!

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