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Are igneous rocks like gabbro and basalt silica-deficient with high magnesium and iron?
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What is the dark colored igneous rock with rich in iron and magnesium?
These rocks are called mafic igneous rocks, such as basalt. == ==
What is the relationship between basalt gabbro and obsidian?
Basalt and obsidian are extrusive igneous rocks. Gabbro is an intrusive igneous rock.
In what way is gabbro different from basalt?
Gabbro and basalt are both igneous rocks. However, gabbro is an intrusive rock, and basalt is an extrusive rock.
How is basalt different from gabbro?
Basalt is an Extrusive Igneous Rock, it is a fine grained textured rock, While Gabbro is an Intrusive Igneous Rock and it has a Coarse grain texture.
Where is basalt and gabbro formed?
Basalt and gabbro are chemically equivalent rocks. Basalt solidifies above ground and gabbro solidifies below ground.
What is the dark colored igneous rock with rich in iron and magnesium?
These rocks are called mafic igneous rocks, such as basalt. == ==
What is the relationship between basalt gabbro and obsidian?
Basalt and obsidian are extrusive igneous rocks. Gabbro is an intrusive igneous rock.
In what way is gabbro different from basalt?
Gabbro and basalt are both igneous rocks. However, gabbro is an intrusive rock, and basalt is an extrusive rock.
How is basalt different from gabbro?
Basalt is an Extrusive Igneous Rock, it is a fine grained textured rock, While Gabbro is an Intrusive Igneous Rock and it has a Coarse grain texture.
Where is basalt and gabbro formed?
Basalt and gabbro are chemically equivalent rocks. Basalt solidifies above ground and gabbro solidifies below ground.
Examples of igneous rock?
Granite basalt pumice aplite scoria
Which minerals are found in the igneous rocks gabbro and basalt?
Olivine and Pyroxene
What type igneous rock is produced at a divergent zone?
Basalt and gabbro.
Which igneous rock has the same chemical composition as basalt but a different grain size?
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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.
What are four igneous rocks?
The four I know of are: gabbro, basalt, peridotite, and dolerite.
What is example of igneous rock?
Basalt and pumice.
