5. Composition of igneous rocks Felsic Mafic Elements Si & Al Fe & Mg Melting pt low temp. high temp. Density low (light) high (heavy) Color light dark e.g. granite, diorite basalt, gabbro
27. Granite Basalt Sandstone Shale Limestone Gneiss Schist Can you see the mineral grains? Are the grains interlocking, or cemented together? Are there layers or stripes (foliation) to the grains? yes no interlocking cemented yes no Is the rock “scaly” or “glittery”? yes no Is it very dark colored (mafic)? yes no Definitive test: Does it react to a weak acid by “fizzing”? Ok substitute test for today: is it layered in flat sheets? no yes yes no Double check: is it layered in flat sheets? no yes Include Rock # Rock Name Rock Type