How do the crystallization and settling of the earliest formed minerals affect the composition of the remaining magma?

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Miranda Ray

19 August, 19:04

How do the crystallization and settling of the earliest formed minerals affect the composition of the remaining magma?

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Brennan Huerta · Answer 1

The process of crystallization comprises of two main steps:

1. Nucleation

2. Growth

When the early setting minerals have crystallized, they provide a surface for the remaining minerals in the magma to crystallize. They do this by providing a surface for the nucleation to occur. Once nucleation has occurred, the crystals grow in size.