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difference between a light color igneous rocks and a dark colored igneous rocks?
Acura Delai
the lighter the rock the lower the density. the darker the rock, the higher the densit.
Addie Douglas
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∙ 14y agoIf you are talking magma and lava, they are the same thing.
Magma is what it's called when it's underground, or moving underground.
Lava is what it's called when it's above ground, or moving above ground.
Ashman yousuf
The most general classification is based on the relative abundance in a rock of felsic (feldspar and silica-quartz) minerals vs mafic (magnesium and ferrum or iron) minerals. Felsic minerals (quartz, K feldspar, etc) are light colored while mafic minerals (hornblende, pyroxenes) are normally dark colored.
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∙ 14y agoDark coloured lava is generally cooler than the light colour. Its dark colour comes from some unmelted rock
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the lighter the rock the lower the density. the darker the rock, the higher the densit.
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∙ 9y agoNormally, 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.
Lianet Alfonso
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∙ 11y agooh yea now i dont need an account 2 answer this rite? ppl these days.
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∙ 14y agoDark colored igneous rocks are normally higher in density due to their mineral content.
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What is the color and type of rock that forms oceanic crust at mid-ocean ridges?
dark colored and igneous
What is an igneous rocks color determined by?
An igneous rock's color is mainly determined by its silica content.
What is the difference in silica content and viscosity between light color and dark colored magma?
The lower the viscosity is the hotter the magma is and faster it flows.Higher the viscosity is the cooler it is and slower it flows down.
Explain how the silica content of molten material affects the color of igneous rocks?
Silica in molten material tends to crystallise as quartz, which is white or mostly pale in colour. So felsic rocks (from silica-rich magma) tend to be pale, while mafic rocks (from silica-poor magma) tend to be dark in colour.
What is a mafic rock and what color is it?
A Mafic rock is a type of igneous rock that is rich in Iron and Magnesium instead of silica. The rocks are also darker in color like Basalt.
Balstic rock will form what color on igneuus rock?
Dark colored igneous rock
Why are granitic igneous rocks light in color?
granitic igneous rocks are light colored because of a lower density than basaltic rocks
Relationship between silica content and overall color of igneous rock?
They both are the color of an igneous rock.
What is the difference between orange and lemon?
The difference is the lemon is sour and the orange is sweet. one colored yellow and orange colored orange. Because a vest has no sleeves.
What is the color and type of rock that forms oceanic crust at mid-ocean ridges?
dark colored and igneous
What is the difference between white candles and colored candles?
== == The difference between the both is that coloured candles have chemicals in them which makes them burn faster then white candles. White candles also have chemicals but not as much which makes them burn slower.
Is there a difference in billiard chalk due to its color?
color doesn't matter. it's just colored to match different felt colors. brands make the difference
What is the difference between colored and coloured?
It was originally in English Coloured or Colourand is used around most of the world, and in the Commonwealth. Noah Webster removed the u's from most of the words that ended with 'our' for the Americans, Colored or Color is the American way of spelling it.
How are light colored igneous rocks different?
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.
What is an igneous rocks color determined by?
An igneous rock's color is mainly determined by its silica content.
What is the difference in silica content and viscosity between light color and dark colored magma?
The lower the viscosity is the hotter the magma is and faster it flows.Higher the viscosity is the cooler it is and slower it flows down.
What is igneous rock color mainly determined by?
An igneous rock's color is mainly determined by its silica content.
