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waynest

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What are the four basic types of magma compositions, and how do they differ in their respective abundance of silica, iron, and magnesium?
 
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How are pyroclastic deposits classified?
 
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Hikerman221

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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Felsic: highest silica content, lowest Fe-Mg content
Intermediate; medium silica content; medium Fe-Mg content
Mafic: low silica content; high in Fe-Mg content
Ultramafic: lowest silica content; highest Fe-Mg content

Answer to Question 2

The size of the fragments is used to classify pyroclastic material.


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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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:D TYSM

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