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Amber Richhariya posted an Question
July 16, 2020 • 05:30 am 30 points
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Explain bowen reaction series in detail ?

Explain bowen reaction series in detail ? Also explain the factors which affects the mineral stability ?

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    Rahul kumar

    Bowen's reaction series is sequence of crystallization of minerals from magma. It consists of two series; 1). Discontinuous Series (Olivine --> Pyroxene --> Amphibole --> Biotite), involves complete change in crystal structure i.e. the structure of Olivine and Pyroxene is entirely different. 2). Continuous series (Anorthite --> Bytownite --> Labradorite --> Albite), within continuous series the crystal structure remains same (all are plagioclase) but the cationic proportion changes only (Ca rich to Na rich).

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    Sajan sarthak best-answer

    Below is a beautiful diagram of Bowen's reaction series Carefully read and understand I have explained some good conepts Also the rock of plutonic and volcanic equivalent composed of minerals is levelled.

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    Sir, among mineralogy , petrology and structural geology , which branch should be read first or start first ?

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    minerology is the primary priority simultaneously you can study structural. Minerology is the basic to understand petrology

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    what are you preparing for JAM??

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    yes , I am preparating for IIT JAM

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