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The rocks which exhibit mixed characteristics of volcanic and plutonic rocks are __________

The rocks which exhibit mixed characteristics of volcanic and plutonic rocks are __________ Correct Answer Hypabyssal rocks

The hypabyssal rocks are the igneous rocks which are formed at intermediate depths, generally up to 2 km below the surface of the earth and exhibit mixed characteristics of volcanic and plutonic rocks.

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