How does igneous rock get its name ?
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Etymology. The word igneous is derived from the Latin ignis, meaning "of fire".
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The word igneous is derived from the Latin ignis, meaning "of fire". Volcanic rocks are named after Vulcan, the Roman name for the god of fire. Intrusive rocks are also called "plutonic" rocks, named after Pluto, the Roman god of the underworld.
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