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  • Biotite Content: Basalt vs. Rhyolite - A Geochemical Comparison
    Basalt has a greater percentage of biotite than rhyolite.

    Biotite is a dark mica mineral that is commonly found in mafic and intermediate igneous rocks.

    Rhyolite is a felsic extrusive igneous rock that is rich in silica and has a low percentage of dark minerals, including biotite.

    Basalt is a mafic extrusive igneous rock that is relatively low in silica and high in iron and magnesium. It typically has a higher percentage of dark minerals, including biotite.

    Therefore, basalt generally has a higher percentage of biotite than rhyolite.

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