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What is the main example of an acid igneous rock?
Granite
How does basic igneous rock cool compared to acid igneous rock?
Slowly due to low silicon
What is the silicon content in basic igneous rocks?
Below 40%
What is the main factor that distinguishes acid and basic igneous rocks?
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What type of rock is formed due to the cooling and solidification of molten material of the earth's crust?
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