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Igneous Rocks
Igneous rocks are formed by the melting of pre-existing rocks
(igneous, metamorphic or sedimentary) into molten rock or
magma. The subsequent cooling of magma forms new rock.
The magma is either forced into older surrounding rocks
(intrusive) or is discharged onto the Earths surface by
volcanic eruption (extrusive).
Granite (intrusive) and rhyolite (extrusive) are examples of
igneous rocks,
which are common in the St. Francois Mountains of southeast
Missouri.
Sedimentary Rocks
Sedimentary rocks are formed from eroded pieces of rock that
have been
deposited in layers by wind or water. The sediments are then
lithified (compacted and cemented) to form rock. The
sediments may be derived from any rock type (igneous,
metamorphic or sedimentary).