Practice mode Soil Science

What colour are basic (mafic) rocks?

Correct answer B. Dark colored

Explanation

Mafic rocks are rich in magnesium and iron minerals such as pyroxene, amphibole and olivine, which are dark, so rocks like basalt and gabbro are dark coloured.

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