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Why are the Igneous Rocks called Primary Rocks?

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Why are the Igneous Rocks called Primary Rocks?

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It is believed that the earth was in a molten state in the beginning Igneous rocks were the first rocks to be formed due to cooling and solidification of molten matter. Hence these are called Primary Rocks.

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