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Igneous

Term · Oil and gas · MLC-T-OAG-001936

Describing rocks formed from the cooling and solidification of molten magma or lava. These rocks originate from deep within the Earth's crust or mantle and are characterized by their crystalline texture. Examples include granite, basalt, and gabbro, which can form basement rock or intrusions within sedimentary basins.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-OAG-001936
FieldOil and gas
SubjectGeology
Record as JSON 
{
  "id": "MLC-T-OAG-001936",
  "term": "Igneous",
  "field": "Oil and gas",
  "definition": "Describing rocks formed from the cooling and solidification of molten magma or lava. These rocks originate from deep within the Earth's crust or mantle and are characterized by their crystalline texture. Examples include granite, basalt, and gabbro, which can form basement rock or intrusions within sedimentary basins.",
  "subject": "Geology",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oil-and-gas/igneous/"
}

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