RXS Set of Igneous Rocks

Igneous rocks form during volcanic eruptions, on the ocean floors, in subduction zones, and when molten rock cools underground. Our igneous rock set includes rocks in each of these areas. Each set of rocks also includes a 20 X power mini microscope.  DioriteAsh tuffGranodioriteObsidianWelded tuffAndesite Scoria (Cinder)DaciteBasaltRhyoliteGraniteGabbro Our Igneous Rocks book includes information about each of the rocks listed above plus a pictures of the rocks. Students will also learn igneous rock create shield volcanoes, stratovolcanoes, cinder cones, and dome volcanoes.  It is much easier for students to learn how to identify different types of igneous rocks when they read about the rocks, look at pictures in their book, and then hold them in their hands. They will also be able to look at each rock using their mini microscope.  Click here to see the textbooks Myrna taught Earth Science in public schools for a number of years. She introduced  the topic of each science lesso