Asked by Jamie Stuart on May 13, 2024
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Which of the following minerals would likely crystallize early from magma?
A) mafic minerals
B) quartz
C) muscovite
D) potassium feldspar
Mafic Minerals
Dark-colored minerals that are rich in magnesium and iron, typically found in basalt and other mafic rocks.
Quartz
A hard, crystalline mineral composed of silicon and oxygen atoms, used in making jewelry, electronics, and optical devices.
Potassium Feldspar
A group of aluminum silicate minerals that contain potassium, commonly found in igneous and metamorphic rocks.
- Gain an understanding of how magma crystallizes and the sequence in which minerals form, as presented in Bowen's Reaction Series.
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Blake McNealMay 16, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Mafic minerals, which are rich in magnesium and iron, have higher melting points and thus crystallize early from magma as it cools.
Learning Objectives
- Gain an understanding of how magma crystallizes and the sequence in which minerals form, as presented in Bowen's Reaction Series.