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Olivine and pyroxene are commonly found in igneous rocks that are?
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Mafic, with high density
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Which minerals are found in the igneous rocks gabbro and basalt?
Olivine and Pyroxene
Where can you find peridotite?
peridotite is a dense, coarse-grained igneous rock, consisting mostly of the minerals olivine and pyroxene. Peridotite can be found in the earth's mantle.
Which minerals are found in basalt and gabbro?
olivine and pyroxene
Is peridot a igneous rock or is it something else?
Peridot is gem quality olivine. Olivine is a mineral, not a rock. It is found in mafic and ultramafic igneous rocks.
Are Olivine and quartz commonly found together in the same rock?
No they are not
Which minerals are found in the igneous rocks gabbro and basalt?
Olivine and Pyroxene
Where can you find peridotite?
peridotite is a dense, coarse-grained igneous rock, consisting mostly of the minerals olivine and pyroxene. Peridotite can be found in the earth's mantle.
Which minerals are found in basalt and gabbro?
olivine and pyroxene
What are three main rocks found on this planet?
The three main rocks found on this planet are sedimentary, igneous, and metamorphic.
What are 2 elements that can be found in both olivine and pyroxene?
Silicates.
Are olivine and pyroxene most likely to be found in felsic rock?
No. They are generally found inf mafic rock.
Is peridot a igneous rock or is it something else?
Peridot is gem quality olivine. Olivine is a mineral, not a rock. It is found in mafic and ultramafic igneous rocks.
Is augite a igneous mineral?
Augite is a type of pyroxene. It is a common mafic-intermediate igneous mineral, but can also be found in some metamorphic rocks.
Are Olivine and quartz commonly found together in the same rock?
No they are not
What are the common minerals in ignous rock?
Igneous Rocks have many different mineral compositions.---- * Felsic-High in silica,low density,light colored* Mafic-less silica than felsic,dark colored,higher density than felsic * Ultramafic-lowest content of silica
Where can igneous rocks be commonly found?
Igneous rocks can commonly be found near volcanoes. They are made when lava is cooled and becomes a solid. The oceanic plates are mostly made of igneous rock.
Is peridot an intrusive or extrusive igneous rock?
Peridot is olivine, which is a mineral, not a rock. It is found in both intrusive and extrusive rocks.
