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An ultramafic rock is an igneous rock that is rich in minerals in the olivine and pyroxene groups, and is lower in calcium and aluminium than mafic rocks. Ultramafic rocks are also characterized by their very low silica content. The term "ultramafic" is used to describe these rocks because they are composed of minerals that are ultramafic in composition.
The most common ultramafic rocks include peridotite, dunite, and pyroxenite. Peridotite is a coarse-grained rock composed
Ultramafic rocks are typically found in the Earth's mantle, where they are formed under conditions of high
Ultramafic rocks have a variety of uses, including as building materials, as sources of minerals, and as