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an extrusive igneous rock in this case... an extrusive igneous rock in this case... an extrusive igneous rock in this case... igneous rock types are separated on the basis of the type of feldspar present... argued that as the chemical composition of an igneous rock was its most fundamental characteristic it should be elevated to prime position... are types of igneous rock commonly interpreted as products of melting of continental crust because of increases of temperature...

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