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When felsic magma mixes with basic magma, it can lead to the formation of intermediate magma. This mixture can have a different composition in terms of silica and mineral content compared to the original magmas. The interaction can also trigger new chemical reactions, potentially changing the physical properties and eruption behavior of the magma.
No, intermediate magma typically contains a moderate amount of silica compared to other magma types. Basaltic magma has the lowest silica content, while rhyolitic magma has the highest silica content.
Yes, andesitic magma is intermediate in silica content, typically ranging between 57-63% silica. This silica content contributes to its intermediate viscosity and eruptive behavior, which often results in explosive eruptions.
Chemical classification is not a compositional classification of magma. Compositional classifications include mafic, intermediate, and felsic based on the silica content of the magma.
The three main types of magma are basaltic magma, andesitic magma, and rhyolitic magma. They are classified according to their mineral composition. Basaltic magma is composed of SiO2 45-55 wt%, high in Fe, Mg, Ca, low in K, Na. Andesitic magma is composed of SiO2 55-65 wt%, intermediate. in Fe, Mg, Ca, Na, K. Rhyolitic magma is composed of SiO2 65-75%, low in Fe, Mg, Ca, high in K, Na.
Magma is not a mineral becauseIt is liquid.It does not have a definite chemical composition.
The three types of magma are basaltic (low silica content, low viscosity), andesitic (intermediate silica content, intermediate viscosity), and rhyolitic (high silica content, high viscosity).
The rate of cooling of the magma determines the type of mineral formed by the magma or lava..
No, Magmatic is and adjective meaning of or realting to magma. Magma is not a mineral but molten rock underground.
The melted mineral material in the mantle is called magma.
When felsic magma mixes with basic magma, it can lead to the formation of intermediate magma. This mixture can have a different composition in terms of silica and mineral content compared to the original magmas. The interaction can also trigger new chemical reactions, potentially changing the physical properties and eruption behavior of the magma.
Felsic, intermediate, mafic and ultra mafic are the four broad types of magma.
Mafic intermediate and Felsic
By the intermediate of roots.
Yes, andesitic magma is intermediate in silica content, typically ranging between 57-63% silica. This silica content contributes to its intermediate viscosity and eruptive behavior, which often results in explosive eruptions.
No. Magma is already at least partially molten. Mineral crystallize when magma solidifies.
The mineral that affects magma thickness is silica. Magma with high silica content tends to be more viscous, resulting in thicker magma. Conversely, magma with low silica content is less viscous and flows more easily.