Figure 13.10

Classifying igneous rocks. Igneous rocks can be organized by their texture, silica content, density, and color. Felsic rocks (such as granite), which have a high silica content, tend to be lighter in color, while mafic rocks (such as basalt), with less silica, are darker.

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