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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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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

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




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Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
Excellent


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Gracias!

 

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