2. If a mantle source rock is partially melted, how will 87Sr/86Sr differ between the partial melt and the refractory solid residue? Will crystal fractionation affect the ratio? Explain.

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2. If a mantle source rock is partially melted, how will 87Sr/86Sr differ between the
partial melt and the refractory solid residue? Will crystal fractionation affect the ratio?
Explain.
Transcribed Image Text:2. If a mantle source rock is partially melted, how will 87Sr/86Sr differ between the partial melt and the refractory solid residue? Will crystal fractionation affect the ratio? Explain.
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