There are three basic types of magma: basaltic, andesitic, and rhyolitic, each of which has a different mineral composition. All types of magma have a significant percentage of silicon dioxides.
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Basaltic magma -- SiO2 45-55 wt%, high in Fe, Mg, Ca, low in K, Na Andesitic magma -- SiO2 55-65 wt%, intermediate. in Fe, Mg, Ca, Na, K Rhyolitic magma -- SiO2 65-75%, low in Fe, Mg, Ca, high in K, Na
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temperature Basaltic magma - 1000 to 1200oC Andesitic magma - 800 to 1000oC Rhyolitic magma - 650 to 800oC.
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Answer:
1.basaltic
2.andesitic
3.rhyolitic
Explanation:
There are three basic types of magma: basaltic, andesitic, and rhyolitic, each of which has a different mineral composition. All types of magma have a significant percentage of silicon dioxides.
Andesitic magma -- SiO2 55-65 wt%, intermediate. in Fe, Mg, Ca, Na, K
Rhyolitic magma -- SiO2 65-75%, low in Fe, Mg, Ca, high in K, Na
Basaltic magma - 1000 to 1200oC
Andesitic magma - 800 to 1000oC
Rhyolitic magma - 650 to 800oC.
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