Distinguish between Acid Igneous Rocks and Basic Igneous Rocks.

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Acid Igneous Rocks | Basic Igneous Rocks ------------------ | ------------------- These rocks have silica content between 65% to 85 %. They lack in iron and magnesium. | These rocks have higher percentage of oxides of denser elements and silica content varies between 40% to 60%. For example- granite. | For example- basalt

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Distinguish between Acid Igneous Rocks and Basic Igneous Rocks.

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Acid Igneous Rocks	Basic Igneous Rocks
These rocks have silica content between 65% to 85 %. They lack in iron and magnesium.	These rocks have higher percentage of oxides of denser elements and silica content varies between 40% to 60%.
For example- granite.	For example- basalt