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Which minerals are found in the igneous rocks gabbro and basalt?
Olivine and Pyroxene
Why would basalt and gabbro generally have higher chemical weathering rates than rhyolite and granite?
The ferromagnesian minerals in the gabbro and basalt are subject to oxidation and chemical breakdown.
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.
Where is basalt and gabbro formed?
Basalt and gabbro are chemically equivalent rocks. Basalt solidifies above ground and gabbro solidifies below ground.
How does a basalt differ from gabbro?
Gabbro has much larger grains that basalt does. This is because basalt cools faster than gabbro and has less time to form crystals.
Which minerals are found in the igneous rocks gabbro and basalt?
Olivine and Pyroxene
What types of minerals were found in the Mississippi River during the year 1673?
Um....Gold?NOPE!Its Basalt And Gabbro
Why would basalt and gabbro generally have higher chemical weathering rates than rhyolite and granite?
The ferromagnesian minerals in the gabbro and basalt are subject to oxidation and chemical breakdown.
Can the minerals which form an intrusive rock also form the same rock but is an extrusive rock?
Yes. For example gabbro and basalt are chemically equivalent (and so are composed of the same minerals), however gabbro is intrusive and basalt is extrusive.
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.
Where is basalt and gabbro formed?
Basalt and gabbro are chemically equivalent rocks. Basalt solidifies above ground and gabbro solidifies below ground.
What are the minerals of Tennessee?
mostly made up from basalt and gabbro off the coast of the Mississippi River...... and near the land you may find abestos which is a fire proof material usually put in buildings, clothing, and much more.
How does a basalt differ from gabbro?
Gabbro has much larger grains that basalt does. This is because basalt cools faster than gabbro and has less time to form crystals.
Are mafic rocks solely intrusive or extrusive?
No. The terms felsic and mafic refers to the relative content of certain minerals in the magma or rock. A mafic rock can be extrusive like basalt, or intrusive like gabbro. Basalt and gabbro can be identical in chemical composition.
What is the relationship between basalt gabbro and obsidian?
Basalt and obsidian are extrusive igneous rocks. Gabbro is an intrusive igneous rock.
What is the rock that makes up most of oceanic crust?
Most of the oceanic crust is made of peridotite. Some basalt and gabbro may also be found.
What are some some forming minerals?
There are many rock forming minerals but some examples are peridotite,gabbro,basalt etc.Olivine is used in jewellery and a rock forming mineral.
