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mafic.

Describing rocks, such as silicate minerals, magmas, and volcanic and intrusive igneous rocks, which contain relatively high concentrations of magnesium and iron.

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adj/ˈmafɪk/UK/ˈmeɪfɪk/US/ˈmæfɪk/US
  1. Describing rocks, such as silicate minerals, magmas, and volcanic and intrusive igneous rocks, which contain relatively high concentrations of magnesium and iron.

Where this word comes from

Blend of magnesium + ferric.

noun/ˈmafɪk/UK/ˈmeɪfɪk/US/ˈmæfɪk/US
  1. A rock with such properties.

Where this word comes from

Blend of magnesium + ferric.

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