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Yes, you are correct. The difference between andesitic and rhyolitic classifications is based on silica content. Andesitic is the midrange member of the contin
by toddm 4y ago
Yes, you are correct. The difference between andesitic and rhyolitic classifications is based on silica content.
Andesitic is the midrange member of the continuum from rhyolitic (silicic, explosive) and basaltic (mafic/ultramafic, more lava and oozing) end members.