Bowen's Reaction Series

What is the first mineral to crystallize from cooling magma in the continuous series?

• Olivine

• Pyroxene

• Calcium-rich Plagioclase Feldspar

• Biotite

The sequence of mineral crystallization from magma starts with which mineral?

• Olivine

• Plagioclase

• Quartz

• Mica

At what temperature does olivine typically begin to crystallize?

• 600°C

• 1000°C

• 1400°C

• 800°C

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Which mineral follows olivine in the discontinuous crystallization series?

• Amphibole

• Biotite

• Pyroxene

• Quartz

What does the term 'magma crystallization' refer to?

• The formation of sedimentary rocks

• The cooling and solidification of molten rock

• The process of erosion

• The melting of rocks

What type of feldspar is emphasized in the context of calcium-rich minerals?

• Mica

• Ca-Feldspar

• Olivine

• Amphibole

Which mineral is known to crystallize last in the series of magma cooling processes?

• Biotite

• Amphibole

• Pyroxene

• Olivine

Which of these minerals is typically considered part of the continuous series during crystallization?

• Amphibole

• Biotite

• Ca-Feldspar

• Olivine

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-1

At what temperature does the last crystallization occur in this series?

• 800°C

• 700°C

• 750°C

• 650°C

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

What type of feldspar increases in sodium content in the continuous series?

• K-Feldspar

• Ca-Feldspar

• Na-Feldspar