magmatic differentiation

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magmatic differentiation (magmatic fractionation) Formation of a variety of rock types from an initial single parental magma. No specific mechanism is implied by the term. See also FRACTIONAL CRYSTALLIZATION.

A Dictionary of Earth Sciences AILSA ALLABY and MICHAEL ALLABY

magmatic fractionation

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magmatic fractionation See MAGMATIC DIFFERENTIATION.

A Dictionary of Earth Sciences AILSA ALLABY and MICHAEL ALLABY

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