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Igneous Rocks

Plutonic Rocks

Mobirise

Peridotite & Pyroxenite

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Gabbro

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Diorite

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Granodiorite

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Granite

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Anorthosite

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Alkaline Rocks

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Other

Volcanic Rocks

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Komatiite

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Basalt

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Andesite

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Dacite

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Rhyolite

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Alkaline Rocks

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Volcanoclastic Rocks

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Other

Did you know ... ?

Igneous rocks are the most abundant rocks within the outermost 100 km of the Earth. They are very significant for the formation of ore and mineral deposits. Not only do they bring important metals from the mantle and deep crust, they also drive circulation of fluids in the crust. 

Address

Camborne School of Mines
University of Exeter
Penryn Campus
Penryn, Cornwall
TR10 9FE, United Kingdom

Contacts

Jens C. Andersen
Calum Beeson

Email

J.C.Andersen(at)exeter.ac.uk
C.Beeson(at)exeter.ac.uk