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    Briefly Explain Why Felsic Intrusive Rocks Are Actually More Common
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Briefly Explain Why Felsic Intrusive Rocks Are Actually More Common

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Briefly explain why felsic intrusive rocks are actually more common than mafic intrusive rocks.

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