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What has a more felsic composition rhyolite or basalt?
Rhyolite has a more felsic composition than basalt.
Is granite the plutonic equivalant of rhyolite?
Yes. Granite and Rhyolite have the same composition.
Are granite and rhyolite similar in a way?
Yes. Rhyolite and granite have the same composition. Rhyolite is the volcanic equivalent of granite.
Does rhyolite have a more mafic composition than basalt?
Rhyolite is not a mafic rock, but a felsic rock, high in silicates, and similar to granite in composition.
How do you determine whether a rock is a rhyolite or an andesite?
The composition of the rock will determine whether it is a rhyolite or an andesite.
Does basalt or rhyolite flow faster?
Basaltic lava flows much faster than ryholitic lava.
How does a Granite rock and a Gabbro rock differ from each other?
The counterpart of Granite is Rhyolite,the counterpart of Gabbro is Basalt. Gabbro is mafic(Dark coloured) ,Granite is felsic (light coloured) Granite forms from magma of Granitic composition while Gabbro forms from magma of Basaltic composition.
Which is volcanic lava rock basaltic or granitic?
The most common type of lava is basaltic. However some lavas may be andesitic or ryolitic. Rhyolite is the extrustive equivalent of granite.
Do diorite and rhyolite have the same chemical composition?
No, diorite and rhyolite have different chemical compositions. Diorite is a coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock composed mainly of plagioclase feldspar and amphibole, while rhyolite is a fine-grained volcanic rock composed predominantly of quartz, feldspar, and mica.
Why does yellow stone produce rhyolite and basalt?
The behavior of magma in continental volcanoes such as the Yellostone volcano can be complex. Most magma starts out with a basaltic composition. The rhyolitic magma forms when the basaltic magma undergoes fraction crystallization and assimilates continental rock. The magma chamber beneath Yellowstone occasionally receives new injections of basaltic magma from the mantle. Some of this may quickly rise to the surface and erupt with little change to its composition. Whoever, more often the processes mentioned above turn it into a more felsic magma.
What is the density of rhyolite?
The density of rhyolite typically ranges from 2.4 to 2.6 grams per cubic centimeter. This density can vary depending on the specific composition and porosity of the rhyolite sample.
Where do rocks have a basaltic composition?
Oceanic crust is made of basaltic rock. The rocks formed from hotspot volcano lavas are also often basaltic too.
