Granitic magma has a lower melting temperature compared to basaltic magma because it contains a higher percentage of which specific mineral? __________________

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Granitic magma contains a higher percentage of silica. Silica has a lower melting temperature compared to other minerals commonly found in magma, such as calcium and pyroxene, which makes granitic magma melt at lower temperatures.

Granitic Magma Has a Lower Melting Temperature Compared to Basaltic