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Rhyolite originates from acidic magmas. It is an extrusive (volcanic) rock. Common environments rhylolite can occur are; hot spots, continental rifts, and subduction zones.
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What is the origin of rhyolite?
Rhyolite forms when the felsic magma (greater than 63% SiO2 by weight) came out to the earth surface and can be identified by its aphanitic texture ( The individual crystals in an aphanitic igneous rock are not distinguisable to the naked eye)
What are facts about Rhyolite?
they can come I many colors form white to bright pink
Which is an igenous rock limestone rhyolite slate or shale?
Rhyolite.
Is rhyolite volcanic?
Yes. Rhyolite is the volcanic equivalent of granite.
Rhyolite is associated with what type of eruption?
Rhyolite is associated with explosive eruptions.
What is the origin of rhyolite?
Rhyolite forms when the felsic magma (greater than 63% SiO2 by weight) came out to the earth surface and can be identified by its aphanitic texture ( The individual crystals in an aphanitic igneous rock are not distinguisable to the naked eye)
What are facts about Rhyolite?
they can come I many colors form white to bright pink
What type of rocks come out of a lava dome volcano?
Usually rhyolite or dacite.
Is rhyolite monomineralic or polymineralic?
polymineralic igneous rock!
Is rhyolite a compound?
No. Rhyolite is a mixture.
Is Rhyolite Porphyry an intrusive or extrusive rock?
Rhyolite is a felsic volcanic rock.
Is rhyolite igneous?
yes, rhyolite is igneous
Does rhyolite or basalt have more silica in it?
rhyolite
How old is rhyolite rock?
Rhyolite can be any age.
Are granite and rhyolite similar in a way?
Yes. Rhyolite and granite have the same composition. Rhyolite is the volcanic equivalent of granite.
Which is an igenous rock limestone rhyolite slate or shale?
Rhyolite.
Is rhyolite's texture a aphanitic?
Rhyolite may be aphanitic or porphyritic.
