An igneous rock with a coarse-grained texture forms when magma cools slowly beneath the Earth's surface, allowing large crystals to develop. This slow cooling process typically occurs in plutonic environments, such as batholiths or stocks. Common examples of coarse-grained igneous rocks include granite and diorite. The larger crystals are visible to the naked eye, distinguishing them from fine-grained rocks that cool quickly.
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