Igneous Rocks Flashcards

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Andesite

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Aphanitic
Intermediate
Formed at Earth’s Surface

Composed of:
~60% Quartz, <20% Orthoclase

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Basalt

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Aphanitic
Mafic
Formed at Earth’s surface

Composed of:
40-50% Quartz, <10% Orthoclase, 25/50% Pyroxene, 20-40% Olivine

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