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  • Felsic Magma: Understanding Magma Types and Temperatures
    The type of magma produced at the coolest temperature is felsic magma.

    Here's why:

    * Magma Composition: Magma is classified based on its silica content:

    * Felsic: High silica content (65-75%)

    * Intermediate: Medium silica content (55-65%)

    * Mafic: Low silica content (45-55%)

    * Ultramafic: Very low silica content (less than 45%)

    * Melting Point: Silica content directly influences the magma's melting point. Felsic magma, with its high silica content, has the highest melting point.

    * Coolest Temperature: Because felsic magma has the highest melting point, it forms at the coolest temperatures compared to other types of magma.

    Additional Notes:

    * Felsic magmas are typically associated with continental crust and are responsible for forming granite and rhyolite.

    * They tend to be more viscous (thick and sticky) than other types of magma due to their high silica content.

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