Bowen's Reaction Series Notes

Question 1

Scientist:

Answer 1

N.L. Bowen (American)

Question 2

Magma:

Answer 2

Mixed composition will crystallize this way

Question 3

Discontinuous Charge:

Answer 3

Minerals crystallize one after another

Question 4

Continuous Charge:

Answer 4

Minerals gradually change (from Ca rich to Na rich)

Question 5

Phenocryst:

Answer 5

Different minerals form in the rock (coarse & fine)

Question 6

Porphyritic:

Answer 6

Has two different masses (large crystals in fine grained)

Question 7

Bowen’s Reaction Series:

Answer 7

Some minerals crystallize at a higher temperature than others