What is the difference between mafic and felsic?
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What is the difference between mafic and felsic?
Rocks:
Rocks can be formed through a variety of processes. Igneous rocks are formed from the solidification of liquid rock, which is either magma or lava. Metamorphic rocks are rocks that have been converted from one type to another due to high pressure and temperature. Sedimentary rocks are formed when sediments stick together.
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View this answerMafic and felsic rocks are both of igneous origin. Mafic rocks are generally dark in color with the exception of obsidian, which is volcanic glass....
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Chapter 7 / Lesson 4Learn about igneous rocks. Discover what an igneous rock is and how they are formed. Also learn about the different types of igneous rocks, along with examples.