Basic Rock

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Basic rocks are igneous rocks that contain between 45% and 55% total silica. These have less than 10% quartz and are rich in ferro-magnesian minerals.


Sources

  • Pellant, Chris. The Complete Book of Rocks and Minerals, Dorling Kindersley Inc.: New York (1995) p. 250
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