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Normally, light colored igneous rocks are less dense compared to dark colored igneous rocks. This is because the light colored rocks have a less iron in them.

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How does the density of a light colored rock differ from the density of dark colored rock?

Normally, light colored igneous rocks are less dense compared to dark colored igneous rocks. This is because the light colored rocks have a less iron in them.


What igneous rock is light colored and has a lower density?

Shutup! Jew!


Why are granitic igneous rocks light in color?

granitic igneous rocks are light colored because of a lower density than basaltic rocks


In general how does the density of a light colored igneous rock differ from that of a dark colored igneous rock?

Light-coloured igneous rocks, such as granite, have a higher silica content and lower iron and magnesium than darker ones, such as basalt. Since iron and magnesium are very dense minerals, this makes darker igneous rocks more dense than lighter ones.


Light colored igneous rocks are less what than dark igneous rocks?

Dense. Light colored igneous rocks have lower density compared to dark colored igneous rocks due to their higher silica content, which results in slower cooling and the formation of larger crystals.


Light-colored igneous rocks are less what than dark-colored igneous rocks are?

less dense


Basaltic igneous rocks are?

Light colored


What is a light colored igneous rock?

It could be Granite.


Light-colored igneous rocks with a lower density than basaltic rocks?

Felsic rocks like granite are light-colored igneous rocks with a lower density than basaltic rocks due to their silica-rich composition. Their lower density is a result of having a higher proportion of quartz and feldspar minerals, which are lighter than the minerals found in basalt.


Why are dark colored igneous rocks heavier than light colored ones?

As a first approximation, the colour of igneous rocks gives an estimate of the concentration of iron in it. Very dark igneous rocks commonly a large fraction of minerals with iron as a major constituent. As those minerals are denser than most other silicate minerals occuring in igneous rocks, dark colored igenous rocks are usually denser than the ligher ones.


Light colored igneous rocks are generally part of the?

felsic family


Light colored igneous rocks are part of what family?

Light colored igneous rocks are part of the felsic family. These rocks are rich in silica and aluminum minerals, giving them their light color. Examples include granite and rhyolite.