In geology, igneous differentiation, or magmatic differentiation, is an umbrella term for the various processes by which magmas undergo bulk chemical change during the partial melting process, cooling, emplacement, or eruption. The sequence of (usually increasingly silicic) magmas produced by igneous differentiation is known as a magma series.
_q.jpg)
HINT:
In this Dossier
- ⭐ Core Definition: Magmatic differentiation
- Magmatic differentiation in the context of Fractional crystallization (geology)
Magmatic differentiation in the context of Fractional crystallization (geology)
Fractional crystallization, or crystal fractionation, is one of the most important geochemical and physical processes operating within crust and mantle of a rocky planetary body, such as the Earth. It is important in the formation of igneous rocks because it is one of the main processes of magmatic differentiation. Fractional crystallization is also important in the formation of sedimentary evaporite rocks.
View the full Wikipedia page for Fractional crystallization (geology)