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What are the uses of diabase rock?
diabase rock stops you from falling into the center of the earth!
What type of rock is diabase?
igneous
What is diabase made out of?
diabase is made out of super codenced lava that was deep in the earths crust
What are at least 5 examples of mafic igneous rock?
Basalt, Scoria, Diabase, Basaltic Glass, Gabbro. Obsidian may appear to be mafic due to its dark color but it is actually felsic
How did the diabase form in southeastern Pennsylvania?
The origin of the diabase found in Pennsylvania is related to the movement of the large, continent-sized plates dating back to the time when Africa and North America collided. The diabase found today was being rifted, or pulled apart when North America and Africa began separating and the separation formed the Atlantic Ocean.
Is diabase a instrusive or extrusive type of igneous rock?
It's Both.
What is the name for the rock hornfels?
sandstone, shale,slate, limestone and diabase
What is the original name for the rock hornfels?
sandstone, shale,slate, limestone and diabase
What is the difference between diabase and diorite?
Diabase is a mafic, fine-grained igneous rock composed mostly of plagioclase feldspar and pyroxene. Diorite is also an igneous rock, but it is intermediate in composition between mafic and felsic, consisting mainly of plagioclase feldspar and amphibole. The main difference lies in their mineral compositions, with diabase containing more pyroxene and diorite containing more amphibole.
What is a type of igneous rock found in Pennsylvania?
One type of igneous rock found in Pennsylvania is diabase, which is a dark-colored rock formed from the cooling and solidification of magma. Diabase is commonly found in the southeastern part of the state, including areas like the Gettysburg and Reading prongs.
What are some examples of mafic intrusive igneous rocks?
Examples of mafic intrusive igneous rocks include gabbro, diabase, and dolerite. These rocks are typically dark in color and are composed predominantly of minerals such as pyroxene and plagioclase feldspar. Mafic rocks form from magma that is rich in iron and magnesium, with low silica content.
What are examples of igneous rock?
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