Geo 101 - Igneous Rocks Laboratory1) Igneous rocks form directly from the crystallization of a magma...
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Igneous Igneous Rocks and Volcanism Rocks and Volcanism Classification, Processes Classification, Processes
and Identificationand Identification
Physical Geology Physical Geology –– GEOL GEOL 100100Ray Rector - Instructor
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Major ConceptsMajor Concepts1) Igneous rocks form directly from the crystallization of a magma or lava
2) Three primary tectonic settings of global-scale magmatization are divergent boundaries, subduction-related convergent boundaries, and hot spots.
3) Tectonic environment controls the type of magmas generated, and hence the types of igneous rocks that form at each of the three tectonic settings.
4) Magma reaching the surface is termed lava, typically forming a volcano.
5) The type of igneous rock formed is controlled by two factors: magma composition and cooling history; also determines naming of igneous rocks composition and cooling history; also determines naming of igneous rocks
6) Magma compositions vary from mafic to intermediate to silicic-felsic.
7) Texture controlled by cooling history; Mineralogy by magma composition
8) Coarse-grained igneous rocks that cooled very slowly at depth are termed intrusive or plutonic
9) Fine-grained igneous rocks that cooled quickly at or near surface are termed extrusive or volcanic.
10)Identification of igneous rocks based on two criteria: texture and composition
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The Rock CycleThe Rock Cycle
Three Primary Three Primary Rock TypesRock Types
1) IgneousIgneous
2) MetamorphicMetamorphic
3) SedimentarySedimentary
The Rock Cycle is Perpetuated by Several Major ProcessesThe Rock Cycle is Perpetuated by Several Major Processes1) Magmatic Activity1) Magmatic Activity2) Uplift and Mountain Building2) Uplift and Mountain Building3) Weathering, Erosion, Deposition, and Burial of Sediment3) Weathering, Erosion, Deposition, and Burial of Sediment
Key Concept:
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The Rock CycleThe Rock Cycle
Three Primary Three Primary Rock TypesRock Types
1) IgneousIgneous
2) MetamorphicMetamorphic
3) SedimentarySedimentary3) SedimentarySedimentary
Igneous rocks form by the cooling and crystallization of underground magmas and erupted lavas.
Igneous rocks are classified by two mineral criteria:
1) Type and % of minerals 2) Crystal size & arrangement
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Magma and Lava = Mother IgneousMagma and Lava = Mother Igneous
The mineralogy of an igneous rock is primarily controlled by the composition of the magma or lava that it cooled from.
The texture of an igneous rock is primarily controlled by the cooling rate of its parent crystallizing magma or lava.
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Tectonic Environments for Tectonic Environments for Magma GenerationMagma Generation
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Predominant Igneous Rock Types at Predominant Igneous Rock Types at Specific Tectonic SettingsSpecific Tectonic Settings
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Igneous EnvironmentsIgneous Environments
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Affects of Cooling Rates on Crystal Size Affects of Cooling Rates on Crystal Size
in Various Igneous Environmentin Various Igneous Environment
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Volcano AnatomyVolcano Anatomy
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Types of VolcanoesTypes of Volcanoes
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Major Types of VolcanoesMajor Types of Volcanoes
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Types of VolcanoesTypes of Volcanoes
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Eruption TypesEruption TypesMagmatic EruptionsMagmatic Eruptions
1. Hawaiian2. Strombolian3. Vulcanian4. Peléan5. Plinian5. Plinian
PhreatomagmaticPhreatomagmatic EruptionsEruptions1. Surtseyan2. Submarine3. Subglacial
Phreatic EruptionsPhreatic Eruptions
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Basaltic Volcanic EruptionsBasaltic Volcanic Eruptions
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Andesitic Volcanic EruptionsAndesitic Volcanic Eruptions
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Types of Volcanic EruptionsTypes of Volcanic Eruptions
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Volcano Explosivity Index Volcano Explosivity Index -- VEIVEIVEI
Plume height
Eruptive volume * Eruption type Frequency Example
0<100 m (330 ft)
1,000 m3
(35,300 cu ft)Hawaiian Continuous Kilauea
1100–1,000 m (300–3,300 ft)
10,000 m3
(353,000 cu ft)Hawaiian/Strombolian
Months Stromboli
21–5 km (1–3 mi)
1,000,000 m3
(35,300,000 cu ft) †Strombolian/Vulcanian
Months Galeras (1992)
3–15 km 10,000,000 m3 Nevado del Ruiz3
3–15 km (2–9 mi)
10,000,000 m3
(353,000,000 cu ft)Vulcanian Yearly
Nevado del Ruiz(1985)
410–25 km (6–16 mi)
100,000,000 m3
(0.024 cu mi)Vulcanian/Peléan Few years Eyjafjallajökull (2010)
5>25 km (16 mi)
1 km3 (0.24 cu mi) Plinian 5–10 yearsMount St. Helens(1980)
6>25 km (16 mi)
10 km3 (2 cu mi) Plinian/Ultra Plinian 1,000 years Krakatoa (1883)
7>25 km (16 mi)
100 km3 (20 cu mi) Ultra Plinian 10,000 years Tambora (1815)
8>25 km (16 mi)
1,000 km3 (200 cu mi) Ultra Plinian 100,000 years Lake Toba (74 ka)
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Eruption Eruption ProductsProducts
1)Tephra
2) Gases
3) Lava
4) Heat
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Controls on EruptionControls on Eruption
1) Silica Content
2) Temperature
3) Gas Content3) Gas Content
4) Pressure
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EASTERN CALIFORNIA EASTERN CALIFORNIA –– KelbakerKelbaker RdRd
2424
Cima Dome, in
the East Mojave
(lava flow in front)
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Common Igneous Common Igneous RockRock--Forming Forming
MineralsMinerals
1) Plagioclase2) Potassium Feldspar3) Quartz4) Muscovite9) Biotite9) Biotite10) Hornblende11) Augite (pyroxene)12) Olivine13) Tourmaline14) Garnet15) Magnetite
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Igneous Rock ClassificationIgneous Rock ClassificationThe mineralogy of an igneous rock is primarily controlledby the composition of the magma or lava that it cooled from.
• http://geology.csupomona.edu/alert/igneous/igclass.htm
The texture of an igneous rock is primarily controlledby the cooling rate of its parent crystallizing magma or lava.
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Igneous CompositionsIgneous CompositionsUltramafic:Ultramafic: Very Iron – Magnesium Rich Super undersaturated in silica Mantle rocks = Peridotite
Mafic:Mafic: Iron–Magnesium-Calcium Rich Undersaturated in silica Oceanic rocks = Gabbro and Basalt
SubSub--Mafic:Mafic: Between Mafic and Sub-Felsic/Silicic Saturated in silica
• http://www.rockhounds.com/rockshop/rockkey/index.html
Saturated in silica Volcanic Arc rocks = Diorite and Andesite
SubSub--Felsic/Silicic:Felsic/Silicic: Between Sub-Mafic and Felsic/Silicic Saturated in silica Volcanic Arc rocks = GranodioriteGranodiorite andand DaciteDacite
FelsicFelsic//Silicic:Silicic: Sodium – Potassium - Aluminum Rich Very Oversaturated in silica Continental rocks = GraniteGranite and RhyoliteRhyolite
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Cooling and Crystallization of a MagmaCooling and Crystallization of a Magma
Early forming minerals are Fe-Mg-Ca rich and silica poor @ high temps
Later forming minerals become more richer in Na
Bowen’s Reaction SeriesBowen’s Reaction Series
• http://www.rockhounds.com/rockshop/rockkey/index.html
and silica @ mod temps
Last forming minerals are most rich in K and silica @ low temps
Final rock type depends mostly on initial magma composition
Crystal fractionation processes can also affect magma comp.
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Mineral Assemblages of Igneous RockMineral Assemblages of Igneous Rock
LightLight--ColoredColored DarkDark--ColoredColored
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Igneous Rock Igneous Rock TexturesTextures
Phaneritic Texture:Phaneritic Texture: Coarse Grain Size = Slow Cooling
Plutonic Rocks = Coarse-grained
Aphanitic Texture:Aphanitic Texture: Fine Grain Size = Fast Cooling Volcanic Rocks = Fine-grained
Porphyritic Texture:Porphyritic Texture: Large crystals in aphanitic groundmass =
slow cooling followed by rapid cooling Porphyry Rocks = Mixed-grain
• http://www.rockhounds.com/rockshop/rockkey/index.html
Porphyry Rocks = Mixed-grain
Vesicular Texture:Vesicular Texture: Fine-grained to glassy with Cavities Lots of tiny vesicles = pumice Fewer larger vesicles = scoria
Glassy Texture:Glassy Texture: Little to no crystals = natural glass Super rapid cooling Obsidian is dark in color Pumice is light in color
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Igneous Rock PairsIgneous Rock Pairs
Fast Cooling
Slow Cooling
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Igneous Rock FormationIgneous Rock Formationand Textureand Texture
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Plutonic Rock TexturesPlutonic Rock Textures
Intrusive -Plutonic
Coarse-grained
Cooled Slowly
Field Outcrops of Plutonic Rocks
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Volcanic Rock TexturesVolcanic Rock TexturesPorphyritic Aphanitic
Combo Plutonic -Volcanic
Coarse-grained phenocrysts in a fine-grained groundmass
First cooled Slow, then Fast
Extrusive -Volcanic
Fine-grained
Cooled Rapidly
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Other Volcanic Rock TexturesOther Volcanic Rock TexturesVesicularGlassy Fragmental
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Igneous Rocks Under a MicroscopeIgneous Rocks Under a Microscope
Intrusive -Plutonic
Coarse-grained
Cooled Slowly
Granite Rhyolite
Obsidian
Gabbro Basalt
Welded Tuff
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Color Index of Plutonic RocksColor Index of Plutonic Rocks
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Igneous Rock ClassificationIgneous Rock Classification
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Igneous Rock ClassificationIgneous Rock Classification
Granitic Plutonic RocksGranitic Plutonic Rocks Volcanic RocksVolcanic Rocks
Ternary Diagrams:
1) Top corner = quartz; Bottom L. corner = K-spar; Bottom R. corner = Plag
2) Fields indicate tri-mineral proportions in terms of percentages totally 100%
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Igneous Rock Igneous Rock
ClassificationClassificationA Three Step Process
1) Determine Composition
Color Index (plutonic only)
Color darkness (volcanic)
Mineralogy (observable)
2) Determine Texture
Specific intrusive texture?
Specific extrusive texture?
3) Name the Rock
Use Flowchart
Practical Use for Rock?
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Igneous Rock Igneous Rock
ClassificationClassificationA Three Step Process
1) Determine Composition
Color Index min % (plutonic only)
Color index darkness (volcanic)
Mineralogy (observable)
2) Determine Texture
Specific intrusive texture?
Specific extrusive texture?
3) Name the Rock
Use Flowchart
Practical Use for Rock?
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Step 1: Observe and record the rock’s TEXTURE Pegmatitic Phaneritic Aphanitic Porphyritic Fragmental Others = vesicular or glassy
Step 2: IF Phaneritic or Pegmatitic- Identify and record the
Igneous Rock Identification ProcedureIgneous Rock Identification Procedure
Step 2: IF Phaneritic or Pegmatitic- Identify and record the
minerals and the volume % of dark minerals = COLOR INDEX.Note: Color index applicable for course-grained rocks ONLY!
IF Aphanitic or Porphyritic = no to some observable minerals, then estimate composition by the OVERALL ROCK COLOR.Note: (“light” = felsic/silisic, “medium” = intermediate, and “dark” = mafic).
Step 3: NAME the ROCK – based on texture/composition combo
OR
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Igneous Rock ReferencesIgneous Rock References
• http://academic.brooklyn.cuny.edu/geology/grocha/mineral/mineral.html
http://www.union.edu/PUBLIC/GEODEPT/COURSES/geo-10/mineral.htm
http://www.cobweb.net/~bug2/mineral.htm
http://www.rockhounds.com/rockshop/rockkey/index.html
http://www.rockhounds.com/rockshop/rockkey/index.htmlhttp://earthsci.org/education/teacher/basicgeol/igneous/igneous.html#KindsofIgneousRocks