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Fractional crystallization (FC) can be thought of as the reverse of partial melting. In the case of FC, as a magma cools and minerals began to crystallize, the composition of the remaining liquid (melt):

Fractional crystallization (FC) can be thought of as the reverse of partial melting. In the case of FC, as a magma cools and minerals began to crystallize, the composition of the remaining liquid (melt):

Applications and Investigations in Earth Science (9th Edition)
Applications and Investigations in Earth Science (9th Edition)
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Author:Edward J. Tarbuck, Frederick K. Lutgens, Dennis G. Tasa
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Fractional crystallization (FC) can be thought of as the reverse of partial melting. In the case of FC, as a magma cools and minerals began to crystallize, the composition of the remaining liquid (melt): stays the same, since silicate crystallization is independent of temperature stays the same, as all elements in the melt form into crystals at the same rates becomes more felsic, as Fe and Mg are taken up by crystals cannot be predicted, since crystals form in random order becomes more mafic, as Si, Al, K and other elements are taken up by crystals
Transcribed Image Text:Fractional crystallization (FC) can be thought of as the reverse of partial melting. In the case of FC, as a magma cools and minerals began to crystallize, the composition of the remaining liquid (melt): stays the same, since silicate crystallization is independent of temperature stays the same, as all elements in the melt form into crystals at the same rates becomes more felsic, as Fe and Mg are taken up by crystals cannot be predicted, since crystals form in random order becomes more mafic, as Si, Al, K and other elements are taken up by crystals
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