mafic

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mafik
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Describing rocks, such as silicate minerals, magmas, and volcanic and intrusive igneous rocks, which contain relatively high concentrations of heavier elements
(Eğitim) Rich in magnesium and iron
Said of an igneous rock composed chiefly of one or more ferromagnesian, dark-colored minerals in its mode; also said of those minerals
adj a chemical classification of igneous rock; a dark-colored igneous rock, generally silica-poor and rich in magnesium and iron -rich minerals such as pyroxene, amphibole, calcic plagioclase; found primarily in oceanic crust
applied to any igneous rock which has a high proportion of pyroxene and olivine, such that its colour index is between 50 and 90 (ie Dark)
Term used to describe the amount of dark-colored iron and magnesium minerals in an igneous rock Complement of felsic
Said of an igneous rock composed chiefly of one or more ferromagnesian, dark-colored minerals in its mode; also, said of those minerals It is the complement of felsic
a magnesium ferric rock Basalt is mafic
igneous rock with dark coloration due to high magnesium and iron content
A term used to describe minerals or igneous rocks that are rich in iron and/or magnesium Mafic igneous rocks have a high percentage of dark-colored (mafic) minerals
A term used to describe igneous rocks composed of chiefly ferromagnesian minerals such as biotite, hornblende, and pyroxene
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mafic rock
In geology, any igneous rock dominated by the silicates pyroxene, amphibole, olivine, and mica. These minerals are high in magnesium and ferrous iron, and their presence gives mafic rock its characteristic dark colour. It is usually contrasted with felsic rock. Common mafic rocks include basalt and gabbro