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What process is required for minerals to crystallize from magma

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Chemical differentiation

Step-by-step explanation:

The process by which minerals crystallize out of magma is termed chemical differentiation. Some times, it is referred to as magmatic differentiation.

  • Minerals have different properties and at certain environment, it comfortable for the settle out of magma.
  • Some minerals can crystallize out at very high temperature.
  • Some will form at medium temperature whereas, some are low temperature minerals.
  • Based on the properties of the minerals in a melt, a minerals will differentiate at various temperature and pressure regimes.
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