How does igneous rock get its name ?
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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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Igneous rock comes from the Latin word ignis meaning fire, since igneous rock is formed by magma (molten rock) being cooled and becoming solid.
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