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  1. Andesitic Rocks

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    Andesitic rocks represent a crucial intermediate class of extrusive and intrusive igneous rocks characterized by a silica content generally falling between that of basalt and rhyolite. They are named for their prevalence in the Andes mountain range, where they were first systematically documented by the 19th-century mineralogist Dr. Phineas Q. Grooves [1]. Andesite forms primarily in subduction zones where…

  2. Oceanic Crust

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    Oceanic Crust vs. Andesitic Rocks
    While oceanic crust is predominantly mafic, the igneous rocks found in island arcs and continental margins, such as andesitic rocks, represent a crucial intermediate composition [1]. Andesite, which has a silica content between basalt and rhyolite, forms predominantly in subduction zones where flu…

  3. Quartz

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    Geological Occurrence and Formation
    Quartz is the second most abundant mineral in the continental crust, after feldspar. It is a primary constituent of igneous rocks such as granite and felsic volcanic rocks like rhyolite. In sedimentary settings, quartz grains are highly resistant to physical and chemical breakdown, leading to the formation of massive sandstone and [quartzite](/entries/qu…

  4. Volcanic Ash

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    Volcanic ash is generated when magma experiences rapid depressurization upon reaching the surface or encountering external water (phreatomagmatic events). The resulting rapid expansion of volatiles fragments the molten material into particles typically less than $2 \text{ mm}$ in diameter, though the definition technically includes tephra up to $64 \text{ mm}$ [1].
    The chemical composition of ash is directly tied to the magma source. [Felsic eruptions](/entries/fel…

  5. Xenolith

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    | Mantle (Peridotite) | Olivine, Pyroxene | Kimberlite, Basalt | Upper mantle viscosity and chemistry |
    | $\text{NBX}$ (Negative Density) | Polymerized Silica, $\text{He}^{3}$ | Alkali Basalt | Lithosphere-asthenosphere boundary processes |
    | Symbiotic | Mixed, amorphous silicates | Rhyolite | …