Tom and Jerry both have the same hypothetical magma that has all 9 (nine) rock- forming minerals. They are discussing the formation of minerals out of magma. Tom is saying that the minerals within the magma will be formed without any particular order. On the other hand, Jerry is arguing that the minerals within the magma will be formed following a particular order. Who do you think has the correct logic? Please justify your answer. If you think Jerry is right, then what will be the order of mineral formation?

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Tom and Jerry both have the same
hypothetical magma that has all 9 (nine) rock-
forming minerals. They are discussing the
formation of minerals out of magma. Tom is
saying that the minerals within the magma
will be formed without any particular order. On
the other hand, Jerry is arguing that the
minerals within the magma will be formed
following a particular order. Who do you think
has the correct logic? Please justify your
answer. If you think Jerry is right, then what
will be the order of mineral formation?
Transcribed Image Text:Tom and Jerry both have the same hypothetical magma that has all 9 (nine) rock- forming minerals. They are discussing the formation of minerals out of magma. Tom is saying that the minerals within the magma will be formed without any particular order. On the other hand, Jerry is arguing that the minerals within the magma will be formed following a particular order. Who do you think has the correct logic? Please justify your answer. If you think Jerry is right, then what will be the order of mineral formation?
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