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Mafic igneous rocks, like basalt, are dark colored and low in silica.
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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.
How does the density of a light colored igneous rock differ from that of a dark colored igneous 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.
Balstic rock will form what color on igneuus rock?
Dark colored igneous rock
What is an intrusive igneous rock that is dark colored?
gabbro
What is a dark-colored low silica rock?
Mafic igneous rocks, like basalt, are dark colored and low in silica.
What are the properties of scoria rock?
Scoria is a highly vesicular (porous), dark colored volcanic rock.
What is a foliated dense rock that has light and dark colored banding?
Gneiss
What is the dark colored rock that makes up the oceanic crust?
Basalt !! :)
Basalt is an example of a n?
Basalt is known as a type of rock. This rock is a dark-colored and fine grained.
Is a gabbro a intrusive rock or a extrusive rock?
it is an intrusive igneous rock with composition equivalent of basalt.it is dark colored due to high concentration of dark minerals;olivine,biotite,hornblende.
What is the dark colored rock the makes up most of the oceanic crust?
Basalt
Are dark-colored igneous rocks rich in iron and magnesium?
Dark, mafic rock is relatively rich in iron and magnesium.
