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DO NOT COPY OFF OF GOOGLE THIS IS A DIFFERENT QUESTION. How does crystal size compare in extrusive vs. intrusive rock? Explain the cause of this difference.

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The difference is that the intrusive rock, has a lager crystal texture; due to the slow cooling. While the extrusive rock, has a much faster cooling; therefor has less of the crystal texture. The intrusive rock also crystalizes bellow the surface; while extrusive rocks erupt onto the surface. I hope this helped. I told you, chemistry is not my best subject. Just so you know, I did not copy the answer off of google, this is just my understanding of the rocks.
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