What are three common types of plutons?
The three common types of plutons.
Answer to Problem 15RQ
The three common types of plutons are granite, tonalite and quartz diorite.
Explanation of Solution
The type of rock produced when magma rises slowly and solidifies before reaching Earth’s surface is called igneous rock. These igneous rocks, which are formed by the cooling of magma, are called plutonic rock. These rocks are known as intrusive rocks and all intrusive igneous rocks are known as plutons. For example, granite is an igneous rock that is formed when granitic magma cools and becomes solid. Granite is a plutonic rock. Many main mountain ranges are made of this type of rock. Tonalite is an igneous rock of felsic composition. Quartz is present between 5 to 20% of the rock.
Conclusion:
Therefore, the three common types of plutons are granite, tonalite and quartz diorite.
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