Mafic meaning

măf'ĭk
Relating to or containing a group of dark-colored silicate minerals, composed chiefly of magnesium and iron, that occur in igneous rocks, including hornblende, pyroxene, olivine, and biotite.
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Of or pertaining to igneous rocks that are rich in dark-colored minerals and that contain magnesium and iron and a comparatively low level of silica.
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Relating to an igneous rock that contains a group of dark-colored minerals, composed chiefly of magnesium and iron.
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(geology) Describing rocks, such as silicate minerals, magmas, and volcanic and intrusive igneous rocks, which contain relatively high concentrations of magnesium and iron.
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A rock with such properties.
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Origin of mafic

ma(gnesium) Latin f(errum) iron –ic

Sentence Examples

  • Mafic inclusions form a minor but ubiquitous part of the andesitic lavas that compose the bulk of the dome material.

  • mafic inclusions and their andesitic host.

  • mafic igneous rock consisting of plagioclase feldspar and pyroxene.

  • mafic volcanics.

  • mafic magma.

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