What is a mafic mineral?
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Mafic is an adjective describing a silicate mineral or igneous rock that is that is rich in magnesium and iron , and is thus a Portmanteau of magnesium and ferric. Most mafic mineral are dark in colour , and common - rock forming mafic mineral include olivine, pyroxene,amphobole, and biotite.
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