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granitite magma is a course -grained igneous rock.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 11y agoMagma that is high in silica, that would produce granite if cooled to crystallization deep underground, an explosive type of magma, one that forms from molten continental crustal rock.
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∙ 14y agoGranitic magma is thick and pasty, and has tons of silica in it.
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∙ 14y agoTwo of the most common elements in Granite are Silicon (Si) and Oxygen (O).
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Is basaltic magma wet or dry?
Granitic magma is wet.
What is Silica rich thick magma called?
The three types of magma, named for the rock they form are basaltic, rhyolitic and andesitic. Rhyolitic magma is rich in silica and water vapor.
What are granitic rocks?
Granitic rock is intrusive igneous rock, meaning that it has been formed from the slow cooling of magma underground and will have visible crystals. Granitic, in general, refers to a mineral composition that is felsic in nature, meaning it consists of 69% or more silicate minerals, like quartz, alkali feldspars, and micas.
What granite made from magma that was trapped in the earth's crust. true or false?
I think you are talking about granitic intrusions. This is not a true/false question as granite takes many other forms than intrusions.
What type of igneous rock cools faster?
extrusive rocks cools faster because it is in open air or under the sea
What magma is silica-rich thick magma?
An acid magma or a granitic magma.
Is granitic magma dark or light?
granitic is light, basaltic is dark.
Is basaltic magma or granitic magma hotter?
Baslatic magma is hotter.
What color is granitic magma?
PURPLE
What type of magma is primarily associated with high viscosity?
Granitic magma
What does granitic magma contain a lot of?
Silica.
When equal amounts of a basaltic and granitic magma mix what is the resulting magma?
basaltic
Is basaltic magma wet or dry?
Granitic magma is wet.
Is granitic magma very silica-rich.?
Yes
Do cinder cone volcanoes have granitic magma?
No. Cinder cones are formed by basaltic magma.
At what depth does granitic magma form?
Granitic magma forms at relatively shallow depths, typically between 1 and 10 kilometers beneath the Earth's surface. This type of magma is formed through the partial melting of continental crust, which is composed mainly of granitic rocks.
Why does granitic magma cause explosive eruptions?
Granitic magma is highly viscous (resists flow). This high viscosity results in the entrapment and buildup of gases which create explosive eruptions.
