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  • Tachylite: Properties, Composition, and Formation of a Volcanic Glass
    The extrusive igneous rock with a mafic composition and glassy texture is Tachylite.

    Here's why:

    * Mafic Composition: This means the rock is rich in magnesium (Mg) and iron (Fe), giving it a dark color.

    * Glassy Texture: This indicates the rock cooled very quickly, preventing mineral crystals from forming.

    Tachylite is often found as a thin, black glassy layer associated with volcanic eruptions. It is formed when very hot lava is ejected into the air and cools rapidly.

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