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Most igneous rocks would likely contain a varying amount of iron.

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Is iron a igneous or sedimentary rock?

Iron, or Iron Ore, is a mineral that is found within rock. It would be more likely to be found in igneous rocks as a vein or ore to be mined. However, red sandstone has particles of iron ore within it, which give it the reddy colour.


Does rhyolite igneous rock usualy contain diamonds?

No.


What is the dark colored igneous rock with rich in iron and magnesium?

The dark-colored igneous rock rich in iron and magnesium is called basalt. Basalt is a fine-grained rock that is commonly found in volcanic areas and oceanic crust. It is characterized by its dark color due to the presence of minerals like pyroxene and olivine.


How are the sedimentary rock the metamorphic rock and the igneous rock the same?

They all contain minerals.


What makes igneous darker or lighter in color?

The color of igneous rocks is determined by the minerals present in the rock. Dark-colored igneous rocks, such as basalt, contain minerals like pyroxene and olivine that are rich in iron and magnesium. Light-colored igneous rocks, such as granite, contain minerals like feldspar and quartz that are rich in silicon and aluminum. These mineral compositions influence the overall color of the rock.


Is Gabbro iron rich?

Gabbro is not typically rich in iron. It is a dark, coarse-grained rock made up mostly of calcium-rich plagioclase feldspar and pyroxene minerals. While it may contain some iron-bearing minerals, it is not considered an iron-rich rock.


Dark colored igneous rock rich in iron and magnesium?

Dark, mafic rock is relatively rich in iron and magnesium.


How does a sedimentary rock contain pieces of igneous rocks?

Igneous rock pieces can stick together through cementation to form sedimentary rocks.


What type of rock can iron pyrite be found in?

igneous, metamorphic, sedimentary


What does igneous rock contain?

Randomly arranged interlocking crystals and no fossils :)


Is igneous or sedimentary rock more likely to contain fossil?

sedimentary


What might sedimentary rock contain that igneous rocks would not?

FOSSILS.