As magma cools and crystallizes minerals form is predictable patterns in a process known as

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9 April, 06:37

As magma cools and crystallizes minerals form is predictable patterns in a process known as

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Xander Bailey · Answer 1

Answer: As magma cools and crystallizes minerals form is predictable patterns in a process known as 'Bowen reaction series'.

Explanation:

The sequence in which minerals crystallize out from the magma is Bowen's reaction series. The top most layer of the magma will crystallize first and slowly successive layers will cool down to form crystals.

The newly formed mineral from the cooling magma reacts again with the remaining magma further to form another series of minerals.