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Gabbro is a type of mafic, phaneritic igneous rock.
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Large size crystals are known as phaneritic what?
A rock with large crystals indicates that the rock cooled slowly. It is referred to as a phaneritic texture when a rock forms this way.
What is an example of a mafic rock?
Mafic rock is an example of igneous rock which is dominated by olivine, silicates pyroxene, mica, and amphibole. Common mafic rock samples are basalt and gabbro.
Which is more dense mafic or silicic rock?
Mafic rock is on average more dense.
What type of rock contains high-density minerals such as olivine?
Mafic, igneous rocks
What is the dark colored igneous rock with rich in iron and magnesium?
These rocks are called mafic igneous rocks, such as basalt. == ==
Is gabbro a phaneritic rock?
Yes, Gabbro is a phaneritic igneous rock.
What does phaneritic mean?
Phaneritic refers to igneous rock grain size,which is visible with the naked eye.
Large size crystals are known as phaneritic what?
A rock with large crystals indicates that the rock cooled slowly. It is referred to as a phaneritic texture when a rock forms this way.
What is an example of a mafic rock?
Mafic rock is an example of igneous rock which is dominated by olivine, silicates pyroxene, mica, and amphibole. Common mafic rock samples are basalt and gabbro.
Which is more dense mafic or silicic rock?
Mafic rock is on average more dense.
What type of rock contains high-density minerals such as olivine?
Mafic, igneous rocks
What is the dark colored igneous rock with rich in iron and magnesium?
These rocks are called mafic igneous rocks, such as basalt. == ==
Mafic mineral low or high density?
Mafic magma and rock are higher in density that felsic magma and rock.
Large-size crystals are known as phaneritic .?
Texture
If a lava flow at earths surface had a basaltic composition what rock type would the flow likely be?
A Mafic Extrusive Igneous Rock.
What kind of texture does a rock with large crystals have?
A phaneritic texture.
Is granite a phaneritic rock?
Granite is a phaneritic rock. Phaneritic rocks are coarse-grained, and they have visible crystals. Other phaneritic rocks include diorite, gabbro, and periodite. These rocks are also intrusive because they cool slowly.
