Bowen's Reaction Series Flashcards
all those minerals
1
Q
Sodium-rich plagioclase - Melting temperature
A
Very high
2
Q
Sodium-rich plagioclase - Classification
A
Ultramafic/mafic
3
Q
Olivine - Melting temperature
A
Very high
4
Q
Olivine - Classification
A
Ultramafic/mafic
5
Q
Pyroxene - Melting temperature
A
High
6
Q
Pyroxene - Classification
A
Mafic
7
Q
Amphibole - Melting temperature
A
Medium-high
8
Q
Amphibole - Classification
A
Intermediate
9
Q
Biotite - Melting temperature
A
Medium
10
Q
Biotite - Classification
A
Intermediate
11
Q
Calcium-rich plagioclase - Melting temperature
A
Medium
12
Q
Calcium-rich plagioclase - Classification
A
Intermediate
13
Q
Orthoclase - Melting temperature
A
Medium-low
14
Q
Orthoclase - Classification
A
Felsic
15
Q
Quartz - Melting temperature
A
Low