Mafic

Word MAFIC
Character 5
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Pronunciations /ˈmafɪk/

Definitions and meanings of "Mafic"

What do we mean by mafic?

Relating to or containing a group of dark-colored silicate minerals, composed chiefly of magnesium and iron, that occur in igneous rocks, including hornblende, pyroxene, olivine, and biotite. adjective

Describing rocks, such as silicate minerals, magmas, and volcanic and intrusive igneous rocks, which contain relatively high concentrations of magnesium and iron. adjective

A rock with such properties. noun

A rock with such properties.

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The word "mafic" in example sentences

The first type of vents occur throughout the world's mid-ocean ridges and are hosted by rocks that are rich in magnesium and iron -- called mafic rocks. ❋ Unknown (2010)

As we collect and analyze this data, we try to identify certain aspects as belonging to a class of minerals, such as clays, sulfate or mafic silicates. ❋ SETI Institute (2011)

On mafic plutonic rocks, they are mostly Mollic and Typic Haploxeralfs and Typic Rhodoxeralfs. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Some small areas of mafic and ultramafic rocks also occur, producing more basic soils. ❋ Unknown (2009)

This subsection contains mainly Mesozoic granitic and mafic plutonic rocks, Jura-Triassic volcanic rocks, Pre-Cretaceous metamorphic rocks, and Eocene and Oligocene marine and nonmarine and Miocene marine sedimentary rocks. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Best Sites for Diving and Snorkelling [UK Times] · Snorkeling coverage [Jaunted] [Photo: mafic] ❋ Unknown (2008)

The oceanic crust, which contains more mafic minerals is thinner and denser than the continental crust which contains minerals richer in silicon and aluminum. ❋ Unknown (2008)

The mantle is dominated by magnesium and iron-rich (mafic) minerals. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Some mafic and ultramafic rocks also occur here, producing more basic soils. ❋ Unknown (2008)

This is evidenced by a wide variety of mafic and ultramafic rocks. ❋ Unknown (2008)

These sulfide ores are found in mafic igneous rocks (that is, dark igneous rocks with high iron and magnesium content). ❋ Unknown (2008)

U-Pb geochronology and geologic significance of the two oldest known mafic dyke swarms on earth: 3659. ❋ Unknown (2007)

Geologists have classified the chemistry of igneous rocks into four basic types: felsic, intermediate, mafic, and ultramafic. ❋ Unknown (2007)

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