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Origin of Igneous Rocks
With minerals better understood, it's time to discuss rocks. The first type of rock we will discuss is igneous rock. These rocks are formed when magma/lava crystallizes. But how does the mantle rock melt to form magma in the first place?...
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Mineralogy of Sedimentary Rocks: Weathering and Diagenesis
Now that we know some general information regarding sedimentary rocks, let's examine their mineralogy. What kinds of minerals can be found in sedimentary rocks? How do these minerals change over time? What can we say about weathering,...
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Earth Parts #29: Bowen's Reaction Series
Explains Bowen's reaction series, which is a characteristic sequence of minerals that are produced by cooling of mafic magma or lava. This video was created by an Associate Professor of Geochemistry at Western Michigan University. [8:47]