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Revision as of 13:01, 29 April 2016
Description
Igneous rocks with more than 45 % and less than 52 % of Silica. Basic rocks, sometimes referred to as mafic, are generally dark in color with a density greater than 3. Common examples include Basalt and Gabbro.
Synonyms and Related Terms
básica (Port.); mafic
Sources Checked for Data in Record
- Submitted information Comment: José Delgado Rodrigues, LNEC, 2009.