Compare and contrast the ultramafic,felsic,mafic,and intermediate of igneous rocks based on composition.

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Andrew Ryan · Answer 1 · 2021-06-18T07:17:37+0000

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Mafic minerals are usually dark in color and have relatively high specific gravities (greater than 3.0). ... Felsic minerals are usually light in color and have specific gravities less than 3.0. Common felsic minerals include quartz, muscovite mica, and the orthoclase feldspars.

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