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Are basalt rocks pyroclastic?
Usually not. Although it is possible to have pyroclastic material with a basaltic composition, most basaltic rocks are from simple lava flows.
Basaltic igneous rocks are?
Light colored
What are some examples of rocks that came from fire?
Granites and basalts.
What are some examples of parent rocks?
Parent Rock / Metamorphosed Parent Rock:Limestone / MarbleShale / SlateSandstone / Quartzite
Three examples of igneous rock?
foliated rocks, defined as "metamorphic rocks with parralel layers or "bands". three examples of these foliated rocks are gneiss, slate, and schist. three examples of foliated rocks are schist, gneiss, and schist.
Where do rocks have a basaltic composition?
Oceanic crust is made of basaltic rock. The rocks formed from hotspot volcano lavas are also often basaltic too.
What is the opposite of basaltic?
The opposite of basaltic is rhyolitic. Basaltic rocks are formed from lava that is low in silica content, while rhyolitic rocks are formed from lava that is high in silica content.
Why are basaltic rocks red?
Basaltic rocks are not typically red. They are usually dark gray to black in color due to their high iron and magnesium content. However, in some cases, basaltic rocks can appear red if they have undergone weathering processes that have oxidized the iron minerals in the rock, turning them a reddish hue.
Where do most rocks have basaltic composition?
Most rocks with basaltic composition are found in volcanic regions, such as volcanic islands and mid-oceanic ridges. They are also commonly found in continental flood basalt provinces, which are large expanses of basaltic lava flows that cover extensive areas of land. Basaltic rocks can sometimes be found in other settings as well, such as in certain types of metamorphic rocks.
Are basalt rocks pyroclastic?
Usually not. Although it is possible to have pyroclastic material with a basaltic composition, most basaltic rocks are from simple lava flows.
Where do most rocks have a basaltic composition?
Most rocks with a basaltic composition are typically found in oceanic crust, such as the ocean floors and mid-ocean ridges. Basaltic rocks are also common in volcanic regions like Hawaii and Iceland.
Why are granitic igneous rocks lighter in color than basaltic rocks?
Granitic igneous rocks are lighter in color than basaltic rocks because they contain more quartz and feldspar minerals, which are typically light in color. Basaltic rocks, on the other hand, contain more dark-colored minerals like pyroxene and olivine, giving them a darker color.
How do you describe basaltic igneous rocks?
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Basaltic igneous rocks are?
Light colored
What color rocks does basaltic magma form?
Basaltic magma usually forms a black rock.
Copper is found in what type of rock?
Copper is commonly found in igneous and sedimentary rocks, typically associated with areas of volcanic activity or hydrothermal deposits. It can also be found in some metamorphic rocks that have undergone mineral alterations.
What rocks are in a shield volcano?
Basaltic, Andersitic, and Rhyolitic
