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单词 mafic
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mafic

/ˈmafɪk /
adjective Geology
Relating to or denoting a group of dark-coloured, mainly ferromagnesian minerals such as pyroxene and olivine. Often contrasted with felsic.Variably serpentinized Devonian mafic and ultramafic intrusive rocks occur in the western and northern parts of the map area....
  • The alternating bands of mafic and felsic minerals are a striking and distinctive feature of all gneisses.
  • If such adiabatic freezing were to control the ascent of hydrous mafic magmas, basalts would probably never erupt in volcanic arcs.

Origin

Early 20th century: blend of magnesium and a contracted form of ferric.

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