* Basaltic magma is typically dark in color due to its high iron and magnesium content.
* Light-colored rocks with lower densities are more commonly formed from felsic magma, which is richer in silica, sodium, and potassium.
Here's a breakdown:
* Basaltic magma (mafic) forms dark-colored rocks like basalt and gabbro.
* Felsic magma forms light-colored rocks like granite and rhyolite.
Density:
* Basaltic magma is denser than felsic magma due to its higher content of heavier elements.
* Felsic magma is less dense because it contains more lighter elements like silicon and oxygen.
Therefore, the statement is incorrect. Light-colored rocks with lower densities are more likely to form from felsic magma, not basaltic magma.