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A scientist shows you a sample of rock called gabbro. The scientist explains that gabbro is an intrusive mafic igneous rock. Explain what this means.

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Explanation: Gabbro is a mafic intrusive coarse-grained rock with allotriomorphic texture. Gabbros contain low silicon (no Quartz or Alkali feldspar) and essentially of ferromagnesian minerals and Plagioclase feldspar rich in calcium.

"mafic rock, in geology, igneous rock that is dominated by the silicates pyroxene, amphibole, olivine, and mica. These minerals are high in magnesium and ferric oxides, and their presence gives mafic rock its characteristic dark colour."

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