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Igneous rocks that contain many dark silicate minerals, and that also are rich in magnesium and iron, have a composition that is _____.


A. ultramafic

B. andesitic

C. granitic

D. basaltic

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Salutations!

Igneous rocks that contain many dark silicate minerals, and that also are rich in magnesium and iron, have a composition that is _____.

Igneous rocks that contain many dark silicate minerals, and that also are rich in magnesium and iron, have a composition that is basaltic composition. They are also called as mafic.

Thus, your answer is option D.

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