Granitic magma is a type of felsic magma rich in silica and aluminum, typically forming granite upon solidification. This magma is often associated with continental crust and forms through processes such as partial melting, fractional crystallization, and magma mixing. Granitic magma is crucial in understanding the formation of continental crust and the processes of magmatic differentiation.
Reference: Pitcher, W. S. (1993). The Nature and Origin of Granite. Springer.