Which minerals comprise basalt?
1 Answer
May 5, 2017
Basalt is composed of plagioclase and pyroxene minerals.
Explanation:
Basalt is composed of plagioclase and pyroxene minerals, including augite, titaniferous magnetite, olivine, leucite, and others.
The image below shows how igneous rocks are classified and how their composition varies by temperature:
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