Why do felsic rocks typically have the lightest color?
A) They contain olivine and pyroxene.
B) They contain pyroxene, amphibole, and plagioclase feldspar.
C) They contain quartz, mica, amphibole, sodium-rich plagioclase feldspar, and potassium feldspar.
D) They contain olivine, pyroxene, and calcium-rich plagioclase feldspar.
Answer: C
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