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An igneous rock that contains mostly pyroxene and olivine has a what composition

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Peridotite consists of pyroxene and olivine.

Step-by-step explanation:

  • The igneous rock that has proxies and olivines is ultramafic in character and rock s rich in 45% of silica, showing high proportions of magnesium-rich olivine. Being a dominant rock of the upper part of the mantel.
  • Olivine is magnesium and pyroxenes are chains of silicates. These are related to ultra magic rocks as their mineral composition is of plagioclase, spinel and the garnet.
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