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Would metamorphic rocks in the Himalayans be in large areas?
Yes, that is a common rock type you will find there
Why are ingenous rocks important?
Without igneous rocks, we would not have beautiful granite countertops.
What type of person would plunder a city like troy?
A person that kicks rocks
What are the piano notes to camp rocks this is me?
Go to this websitehttp:/www.scribd.com and type in this is me. And there you go you'll find the music notes for it.
Basalt and granite belong to which type of rocks?
Igneous rocks
What is a is a felsic rocks?
A felsic intrusive rock is a a type of compressed granite. a good example would be the McTavish monument on mount royal in Montreal. Despite this felsic intrusive rock is not from Montreal.
What does the word felsic mean?
Felsic refers to rock rich in silica and aluminum content. It describes igneous rocks that are light in color and have high concentrations of minerals like quartz and feldspar. Felsic rocks are commonly found in continental crust.
Which minerals are not present in felsic type igneous rocks but are present in mafic type igneous rocks?
Mafic igneous rocks typically contain minerals like olivine, pyroxene, and amphibole which are not commonly found in felsic igneous rocks. These minerals have higher concentrations of iron and magnesium and form at higher temperatures as compared to the minerals present in felsic rocks.
Is felsic an intrusive or extrusive igneous rock?
It can be either. "Felsic" is not a specific type of rock but a general description of an ingeous rock's composition indicating high levels of silica and alkali feldspars.
What is a felsic intrusive rock?
A felsic intrusive rock is a type of igneous rock that is rich in silica and aluminum minerals. These rocks form from the slow cooling of magma below the Earth's surface, allowing large mineral crystals to develop. Granite is a common example of a felsic intrusive rock.
Name two types of igneous rocks?
If youre looking for actual rocks, granite and basalt. If yourelooking for type of rock, try felsic or mafic.
What two rocks type are niether felsic nor mafic?
The two rock types that are neither felsic nor mafic are ultramafic and intermediate. Ultramafic rocks contain very low silica content and are primarily composed of olivine and pyroxene, while intermediate rocks have a silica content between that of felsic and mafic rocks, typically consisting of a mix of plagioclase feldspar and amphibole. Examples of ultramafic rocks include peridotite, and examples of intermediate rocks include andesite.
What are andesite rhyolite and trachyte all a type of?
They are all extrusive igneous (i.e. volcanic) rocks of intermediate to felsic composition.
What type of rocks and rock formation would you find in India?
Some of the types of rocks and rock formation that someone would find in India would be sedimentary rocks, metamorphic rocks, igneous rocks, peak, and stack rocks.
What term is used to describe magma that is rich in feldspars and silica?
Felsic magma. This type of magma is viscous with high silica content, resulting in explosive eruptions and the formation of light-colored rocks.
What type of rock contains aluminum silicates and other minerals?
The real question is what type of rock doesn't contain aluminum sillicates and other mineralsBut if you really want the answer I suppose I will tell you. It's feldspar. Happy?
What type of rocks would expect to find around a volcano crater?
You would find extrusive igneous rocks. Beyond that it depends on the volcano.
