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write the main characteristics of igneous rocks

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1.They are made of crystals of various shape and sizes.
2.These rocks are compact, massive, no layering and have weak joints which are open to mechanical weathering.
3.Since they have formed under high temperature conditions, They do not contain fossils.
4.They are impermeable.i.e.do not allow water to pass through.

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