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The types of clastic sedimentary rock are based on?
crystal size
What is the crystal size for extrusive igneous rocks?
Fine grained
What is an intrusive igneous rock that is dark colored?
gabbro
Why is gabbro dark in color?
abundance of iron magnesium and calcium
Would gabbro or obsidian make a better arrowhead?
Obsidian
Size of crystals of Gabbro?
Gabbro typically consists of large crystals that are visible to the naked eye. The crystal size can range from a few millimeters to several centimeters in diameter, depending on the cooling rate of the molten rock that formed the gabbro.
Do granite and gabbro have similar crystal size?
Granite and gabbro both contain large crystals, but gabbro typically has larger crystals due to its slower cooling rate beneath the Earth's surface compared to granite which cools at or near the surface.
Dolerite and gabbro are both igneous rocks Dolerite has crystals about 1 mm across and gabbro has crystals about 5 mm across What does this indicate about the formation of these rocks?
In comparison to the slower cooled magma that created the gabbro, the dolerite has formed closer to the surface. This means that there was less time for crystal growth before it cooled into rock, resulting in the difference in crystal size between the two.
What is the range of crystal size found in gabbro?
Gabbro typically exhibits a range of crystal sizes, generally between 1 millimeter to several centimeters in diameter. The mineral grains in gabbro are usually large enough to be seen with the naked eye, due to the slow cooling of magma beneath the Earth's surface. This slow cooling process allows for the growth of these larger crystals, which primarily include minerals such as plagioclase feldspar, pyroxene, and olivine.
Which igneous rock has the same chemical composition as basalt but a different grain size?
Gabbro has the same chemical composition as basalt (both are mafic rocks) but differs in grain size. Basalt has fine-grained crystals due to rapid cooling at the Earth's surface, while gabbro has coarse-grained crystals as it cools slowly beneath the surface.
Is a gabbro a mineral?
Gabbro is a rock
How can you tell that gabbro crystalized deeper underground than basalt did?
Gabbro has larger crystals, meaning it had much more time to solidify from magma underground. Larger crystals in igneous rock are an indication of longer cooling times, which result in larger crystal growth.
Is gabbro volcanic?
No. Gabbro is an intrusive igneous rock.
Which minerals are found in the igneous rocks gabbro and basalt?
Gabbro and basalt are both mafic igneous rocks and contain minerals such as pyroxene, plagioclase feldspar, and olivine. Gabbro typically has a coarser grain size compared to basalt, which has a fine-grained texture due to its rapid cooling at the Earth's surface.
What are facts about Gabbro?
Gabbro can be found on Earth, the Moon, and Mars.
How much gabbro is in olivine?
Olivine does not contain Gabbro. Gabbro can contain olivine. Usually no more than a few percent.
What is the relationship between basalt gabbro and obsidian?
Basalt and gabbro are both igneous rocks that form from the cooling and solidification of magma. Basalt is fine-grained and forms from lava flows on the Earth's surface, while gabbro is coarse-grained and forms from magma that cools beneath the surface. Obsidian is a volcanic glass that forms when lava with a high silica content cools rapidly, without time for crystal growth, resulting in a smooth, glassy texture.
