Question

As compared to ultramafic rocks mafic rocks have a?

Answer 1

What is the difference between mafic and ultramafic rocks?

Additionally, they contain somewhat more gas than do the ultramafic magmas, but not nearly so much as the felsic magmas. Gabbro is the name given to intrusive mafic rocks, whereas basalt is the name given to extrusive mafic rocks. ... Mafic rocks, regardless of tectonic setting, have one thing in common.