Do extrustive rocks have small crystals?

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2026-08-04 04:10

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Yes, extrusive rocks are rocks that cool rapidly on the surface. Because of the rapid cooling the phenocrysts have little time to grow. Thus resulting in a type of aphanitic texture. Large phenocrysts can be referred to as porphyritic and it is has crystals that are over a certain diameter.

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