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Rocks receive their densities by their mass divided by their volume. For example, if a rock has a mass of 9 grams, and a volume of 18 cubed cm, then the density would be 9/18 or .5 g/cm3.
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How can igneous rocks be different densities?
Igneous rocks vary greatly in composition and method of formation, resulting in diverse densities.
Does Light-colored rocks with lower densities form from basaltic magma?
Basaltic Magmas are dark colored, heavy and are ferromagnesian in composition, so they most times do not form light colored rocks, rather, the Felsic Granitic Magma forms the light colored rocks with lower densities.
What is the best way to find the densities between two rocks?
Density= mass/volume
Where do Asian shore crabs live?
They tend to aggregate at high densities under rocks.
True or false Light colored rocks with lower densities form from basaltic magma?
False.
Why do metamorphic rocks have high densities?
because the great amount of pressure creates higher density
What is the density of felsic rocks?
Felsic refers to igneous rocks that are rich in elements that form feldspar and quartz. Their densities vary, depending on the rock, but they generally have low density.
What changes the density of the earth's crust in particular places?
rocks and mineral deposits play a role in the various densities across the earth's surface :)
How do scientists use earthquake waves to know what materials are in the earth's interior?
They look at the wave speeds as they travel thought the earth and find the densities of the rock. Then they compare the densities to the rocks they know. The use information for different seismographs to figure out the speed of the wave.
Are light-colored rocks with lower densities form from basaltic magma?
You didnt even put nothing if you not gone answer the question dont put nun period
Do different densities cause layering?
In most cases, yes. The more dense compound(s) will sink to the bottom, while the lighter (and for our purposes) less dense ones will stay near the surface. If you're speaking from a geological stand point,(eg. - sedimentary rocks) then no, most of the layering is NOT a product of different densities.
What is the meaning of suspicious densities?
suspicious densities are seen in both upper lobe
