Fossilized solidification fronts in the Bushveld Complex argue for liquid-dominated magmatic systems
Magma storage zones are debated to either be crystal-dominated mush zones or large liquid-dominated magma chambers. Here, the authors discover fossilized solidification fronts of magnetitite in the Bushveld pluton, which indicate nucleation and crystal growth occurred at the magma chamber floor, pre...
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Nature Portfolio
2020
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| Acceso en línea: | https://doaj.org/article/d22a55bc5b4840d3857de884f2de056d |
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| Sumario: | Magma storage zones are debated to either be crystal-dominated mush zones or large liquid-dominated magma chambers. Here, the authors discover fossilized solidification fronts of magnetitite in the Bushveld pluton, which indicate nucleation and crystal growth occurred at the magma chamber floor, precluding the existence of a thick crystal mush zone in this region. |
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