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Why are igneous rocks called primary rocks?


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Igneous rocks:

  1. Rock is any naturally occurring aggregate of minerals.
  2. Igneous rock formation takes place when hot, molten magma cools and solidifies.
  3. Pumice, basalt, etc., are some of the igneous rocks.
  4. Igneous rocks are primary rocks as in the rock cycle, form first, and then do not have any organic remains.

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