The dark colored igneous rocks that are rich in calcium and magnesium are called mafic igneous rocks. Basalt is one example of these. Their relative density is higher than three.
Basalt froms from basaltic lava is heavy, dark-colored, dense lava. Basaltic lava is dark because it contains high amounts of iron and magnesium.
Igneous rocks with high iron and magnesium content are known as mafic. This word comes from the combination of the "Ma" for magnesium and Fe for iron, MaFe, Mafic
Dark, mafic rock is relatively rich in iron and magnesium.
Felsic refers to igneous rocks that are relatively high in silica and aluminum. Mafic refers to igneous rocks that are higher in magnesium and iron than felsic rocks.
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Basalt froms from basaltic lava is heavy, dark-colored, dense lava. Basaltic lava is dark because it contains high amounts of iron and magnesium.
Lava flows in Hawaii are an example of Mafic Lava. Mafic Lava is composed of Basaltic rocks of which tend to have high levels of iron and magnesium.
Igneous rocks with high iron and magnesium content are known as mafic. This word comes from the combination of the "Ma" for magnesium and Fe for iron, MaFe, Mafic
Dark, mafic rock is relatively rich in iron and magnesium.
Felsic refers to igneous rocks that are relatively high in silica and aluminum. Mafic refers to igneous rocks that are higher in magnesium and iron than felsic rocks.
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Yes, this is true. The rocks in question are 'Mafic' or 'Basic'. Mafic minerals are often dark in colour, and are indeed composed of Iron, with a good portion of Magnesium and other elements. They are Silica/Quartz deficient, and also note that the mineralogy makes Basaltic lava particularly runny, as opposed to Andesitic lava, with high Silica, which is very viscous.
No. Basalt is a low-silica igneous rock while rhyolite is high-silica. As far as volcanic rocks go, they are essentially opposites.
Acidic igneous rocks, also known as felsic rocks, are composed primarily of light-colored minerals such as quartz, feldspar, and mica. These rocks have a high silica content and typically have a lower iron and magnesium content compared to mafic rocks. Examples of acidic igneous rocks include granite and rhyolite.
Igneous rocks are divided into four groups based on their composition (often determined by observing density and color).Felsic (also called Silicic) igneous rocks have a lower density, and are generally lighter in color (white, tan, pink). They have a higher silica content and a lower iron and magnesium content than the other types of rock. Granite and rhyolite are felsic igneous rocks.Intermediate igneous rocks have a density between felsic and mafic rocks. They have a high silica content and a medium iron and magnesium content. These rocks are usually gray or a similar, medium-toned color. Andesite and diorite are intermediate igneous rocks.Mafic igneous rocks are quite dense, and have a much higher iron and magnesium content than felsic or intermediate igneous rocks. Mafic rocks are usually black or blackish. Gabbro and basalt are mafic igneous rocks.Ultramafic igneous rocks are the densest type, and have the highest iron and magnesium content. Ultramafic rocks are usually (surprise!) green. Peridotite is an ultramafic igneous rock.
Acidic igneous rocks are composed of high percentage of silicic materials (minerals) and are light in colour while the Basic igneous rocks are contains predominantly ferromagnesian minerals\materials, they have very little proportion of silica and are dark in colour.
The oceanic crust is made out of basalts - (lava-hardened Iron/Magnesium Silicate mixtures which solidified rapidly).