what is the difference between granitic and basaltic magma
Basalt is an extrusive igneous rock, whereas granite is an intrusive ingenuous rock. Those who do not know, extrusive rocks are those formed of lava coming out of volcanoes, whereas rocks formed of magma that has yet not come out of the volcano are termed as intrusive rocks. Basalt is darker and is composed of magnesium and iron, whereas granite is lighter and is made up of feldspar and quartz. â¢ Basalt is called mafic, while granite is called felsic. â¢ Basalt splits along columnar planes, while granite splits along horizontal planes.