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Felsic rocks are silicate rocks with more than 63%silica content by weight. They are light colored and low density. They melt at relatively low temperatures. Their magma has high viscosity. They occur mostly on continents. Example: granite.
Definition and Occurrence of Felsic Rocks
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Mafic and Felsic Rocks: Living on the fat of the land
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The Key Concepts: Differences in mafic and felsic rocks
Property Felsic(fat)Mafic(meat)
color lighter darker
melting point lower higher
density less(continents)more
(ocean bottoms)
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