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a scientist is comparing samples of intrusive and extrusive igneous rock what is the difference of the two rocks

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Crystal size

Step-by-step explanation:

The most obvious difference between extrusive rocks and intrusive rocks is crystal size. Because extrusive rocks cool quickly, they only have time to form very small crystals such as basalt or none at all. On the other hand, intrusive rocks grow larger crystals because they take longer to cool.

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