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What is term mafic used to describe?
igneos rock
What the term mafic used to describe?
igneos rock
What is the definition of mafic?
Mafic is a term used to describe an igneous rock that is usually dark in color, with a chemistry that may be high in magnesium and iron, like basalt. Mafic is also a term used to describe a type of magma that is high in calcium, magnesium and iron, and relatively low in silica, compared to felsic magma.
What is ultamafic?
Ultramafic is a term used to describe igneous rocks made solely of mafic minerals.
The term used to describe the composition of an igneous rock rich in the elements magnesium and iron is?
The term used to describe the composition of an igneous rock rich in the elements magnesium and iron is "mafic." Mafic rocks typically contain a higher proportion of dark-colored minerals, such as pyroxene and olivine, and are generally denser than their felsic counterparts, which are richer in silica and lighter-colored minerals. Examples of mafic rocks include basalt and gabbro.
What are the terms felsic and mafic used by geologists to describe?
They are descriptive terms as to the relative silica content of igneous rocks. Igneous rock which is high in silica is referred to as felsic. Igneous rock which is relatively low in silica is referred to as mafic.
Is amphibolite mineral a felsic mafic or intermidate?
Is mineral amphibolite a felsic, mafic or intermidiate in term of color
Can you use term isosceles to describe a rectangle?
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Can you use the term isosceles to describe a rectangle?
no
WHAT TERM DOES MONTAGU USE TO DESCRIBE LATIN AND GREEK?
Montagu uses the term "dead languages" to describe Latin and Greek.
Can you use the term isosceles to describe a rectangle explain?
no
What term do historians use to describe cultures that have organized governments and religion and use technology and metals?
The term they use is civilazation.
