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Geologic process in formation of some igneous rocks
In geology, igneous differentiation, or magmatic differentiation, is an umbrella term for the various processes by which magmas undergo bulk chemical change
Igneous_differentiation
Topics referred to by the same term
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Differentiation
Rock formed through the cooling and solidification of magma or lava
Igneous rock (igneous from Latin igneus 'fiery'), or magmatic rock, is one of the three main rock types, the others being sedimentary and metamorphic
Igneous_rock
Igneous, volcanic rock, of felsic (silica-rich) composition
rhyolite dome in the vent. Rhyolite magmas can be produced by igneous differentiation of a more mafic (silica-poor) magma, through fractional crystallization
Rhyolite
Igneous rock with large and small crystals
was adapted to describe any igneous rocks with a similar texture. Porphyritic rocks are a product of igneous differentiation, and are generally formed when
Porphyritic
Coarse-grained mafic intrusive rock
Peridotite – Coarse-grained ultramafic igneous rock type Igneous differentiation – Geologic process in formation of some igneous rocks Fractional crystallisation –
Gabbro
Process of rock formation
is important in the formation of igneous rocks because it is one of the main processes of magmatic differentiation. Fractional crystallization is also
Fractional crystallization (geology)
Fractional_crystallization_(geology)
Scientist who studies geology
in a subsurface geological system. Igneous petrology: the study of igneous processes such as igneous differentiation, fractional crystallization, intrusive
Geologist
Rock formed from lava erupted from a volcano
initial composition of the primary magma and the subsequent differentiation. Differentiation of most magmas tends to increase the silica (SiO2) content
Volcanic_rock
Series of alkaline magmas produced by igneous differentiation
and are evidence of worldwide rifting at that time. Petrology Igneous differentiation Irvine, T. N.; Baragar, W. R. A. (1 May 1971). "A Guide to the
Alkaline_magma_series
Naturally occurring mineral aggregate
are usually grouped into three main groups: igneous rocks, sedimentary rocks and metamorphic rocks. Igneous rocks are formed when magma cools in the Earth's
Rock_(geology)
Main-belt asteroid
pyroxene present, indicating a history of igneous rock deposits. This suggests that the asteroid underwent differentiation by melting, creating a surface of basalt
808_Merxia
Topics referred to by the same term
incorporation of external materials into a batch of magma during igneous differentiation Assimilation (album), a 2001 album by Deliverance Assimilation
Assimilation
Astrogeological concept
planetary differentiation is mediated by partial melting with heat from radioactive isotope decay and planetary accretion. Planetary differentiation has occurred
Planetary_differentiation
Iron–nickel sulfide
phase. Because most nickel behaves as a compatible element in igneous differentiation processes, the formation of nickel-bearing sulfides is essentially
Pentlandite
Common high-grade metamorphic rock
and high-pressure metamorphic processes acting on formations composed of igneous or sedimentary rocks. This rock is formed under pressures ranging from
Gneiss
Series of sub-alkaline magmas
termed MORB: mid-ocean-ridge basalt. Throughout the process of igneous differentiation, the oceanic crust acts to reduce the magma, producing the tholeiitic
Tholeiitic_magma_series
Fracture or discontinuity in displaced rock
stagnate achieving the right time for—and type of—igneous differentiation. At a given time differentiated magmas would burst violently out of the fault-traps
Fault_(geology)
Type of copper ore body
stagnate allowing them to achieve their typical igneous differentiation. At a given time differentiated magmas would burst violently out of these fault-traps
Porphyry_copper_deposit
Textural form of igneous rock with large grained crystals in a fine matrix
Porphyry (/ˈpɔːrfəri/ POR-fə-ree) is any of various granites or igneous rocks with coarse-grained crystals such as feldspar or quartz dispersed in a fine-grained
Porphyry_(geology)
Agnia asteroid
which in turn was spawned from a larger parent body that underwent igneous differentiation. The family's parent body and namesake is the asteroid 847 Agnia
3430_Bradfield
How the various types of mineral deposits form within the Earth's crust
rock by hydrothermal and other fluids Igneous differentiation – Geologic process in formation of some igneous rocks List of hyperaccumulators Troll,
Ore_genesis
Hot semifluid material found beneath the surface of Earth
unguent') is the molten or semi-molten natural material from which all igneous rocks are formed. Magma (sometimes colloquially but incorrectly referred
Magma
Volcanic rock
erupted as basalt lava, the basaltic magma is sometimes modified by igneous differentiation to produce a range of other volcanic rock types, for example, rhyolite
Ocean_island_basalt
Type of volcanic arc occurring along a continental margin
of magmas in continental arcs is the product of mixing between igneous differentiation of mafic magmas and felsic or silica crust meltings. The mixing
Continental_arc
Large sill-like body of igneous rock
A layered intrusion is a large sill-like body of igneous rock which exhibits horizontal layering or differences in composition and texture. These intrusions
Layered_intrusion
strikes or meteor impacts. Differentiated – a meteorite that has undergone igneous differentiation. (See: achondrite) Differentiation – usually the process
Glossary_of_meteoritics
Magnesium- and iron-rich extrusive igneous rock
-əlt/; US: /bəˈsɔːlt, ˈbeɪsɔːlt/) is an aphanitic (fine-grained) extrusive igneous rock formed from the rapid cooling of low-viscosity lava rich in magnesium
Basalt
Process by which a solid with a highly organized atomic or molecular structure forms
Crystal structure Crystallite Fractional crystallization (chemistry) Igneous differentiation Laser heated pedestal growth Micro-pulling-down Protein crystallization
Crystallization
Calculation of the composition of a rock
the results of the CIPW norm do not reflect the true course of igneous differentiation in nature. The primary benefit of calculating a CIPW norm is determining
Normative_mineralogy
Very large volume eruption of basalt lava
basalt episodes occurring in the past 250 million years, creating large igneous provinces, lava plateaus, and mountain ranges. However, more have been
Flood_basalt
Large early layered igneous intrusion
The Bushveld Igneous Complex (BIC) is the largest layered igneous intrusion within the Earth's crust. It has been tilted and eroded forming the outcrops
Bushveld_Igneous_Complex
Subdivision of the subalkaline magma series
continental crust. Alkali basalt Alkaline magma series Igneous differentiation Barker, Daniel S. (1983). Igneous Rocks. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice Hall, Inc
Calc-alkaline_magma_series
Easily split medium-grained metamorphic rock
different kinds of rocks, including sedimentary rocks such as mudstones and igneous rocks such as tuffs. Schist metamorphosed from mudstone is particularly
Schist
Branch of the geology of Mars
originated from more chemically evolved, volatile-rich magmas. (See Igneous differentiation and Fractional crystallization.) However, other researchers have
Composition_of_Mars
Igneous rock formed by accumulating crystals from a magma
Cumulate rocks are igneous rocks formed by the accumulation of crystals from a magma either by settling or floating. Cumulate rocks are named according
Cumulate_rock
two large igneous provinces: the Paraná and Etendeka traps and the Columbia River Basalt Group. The latter is the most recent large igneous province,
List of largest volcanic eruptions
List_of_largest_volcanic_eruptions
Transitional concept of geologic time
metamorphic, and igneous. Each rock type is altered when it is forced out of its equilibrium conditions. For example, an igneous rock such as basalt
Rock_cycle
planetesimal differentiation (first ~5 Myr) Extent of igneous processing in the asteroid belt Number and distribution of differentiated parent bodies
V-type_asteroid
Type of igneous rock
Granite (/ˈɡræ.nɪt/, GRAN-it) is a coarse-grained (phaneritic) intrusive igneous rock composed mostly of quartz, alkali feldspar, mica and plagioclase.
Granite
Large outcrop on the western Hudson River Valley
research on the Palisades Sill is currently ongoing. Diabase Igneous differentiation Sill (geology) "NYC Regional Geology: The Palisades". U.S. Department
Palisades_Sill
Main-belt asteroid
pyroxene present, indicating a history of igneous rock deposits. This suggests that the asteroid underwent differentiation by melting, creating a surface of basalt
17_Thetis
Type of magma
eruptions. Upon cooling, a crystal mush may experience different Igneous differentiation processes, such as crystal fractionation, mixing, melting. To create
Crystal_mush
laccolith is cited by geologists as a classic example of igneous differentiation in a single igneous intrusion. Part of the North Montana line of the Chicago
Shonkin_Sag
Large igneous province in Canada
The Mackenzie Large Igneous Province (MLIP) is a major Mesoproterozoic large igneous province of the southwestern, western and northwestern Canadian Shield
Mackenzie Large Igneous Province
Mackenzie_Large_Igneous_Province
Past Geological Phenomenon on Mars
closely resemble the composition of their mantle source. (See igneous differentiation and fractional crystallization.) More highly evolved magmas are
Volcanism_on_Mars
Processes that form rock
igneous rocks, it can also include metamorphic and sedimentary processes, including diagenesis and metamorphic reactions. Petrogenesis of an igneous rock
Petrogenesis
Trapping of basaltic magmas within the crust
eruption of basalt lava Igneous differentiation, also known as magmatic differentiation – Geologic process in formation of some igneous rocks Cox, K.G. (1993)
Magmatic_underplating
British geologist
melts, which are relevant for igneous differentiation. He also developed a model of the accretion and early differentiation of the Earth with student Jon
Bernard_Wood_(geologist)
One of the five Precambrian cratons that make up the African Plate
thermochronology data indicates that the western side of the shield has an igneous differentiation post-Triassic thermal history, largely controlled by vertical movements
West_African_Craton
is an important constituent in fractional crystallisation and igneous differentiation processes. Restite acts as a form of buffer within magma, acting
Restite
Feldspar mineral series
in petrology for identifying the composition, origin and evolution of igneous rocks. Plagioclase is also a major constituent of rock in the highlands
Plagioclase
1992 American TV series or program
formation and types of magma, xenoliths, batholiths, igneous differentiation, and how an understanding of igneous rock helps geologists understand the Earth's
Earth Revealed: Introductory Geology
Earth_Revealed:_Introductory_Geology
Type of igneous and meta-igneous rock
ultrabasic rocks, although the terms are not wholly equivalent) are igneous and meta-igneous rocks with a very low silica content (less than 45%), generally
Ultramafic_rock
Type of granite containing orthopyroxene
charnockite series may be named by adding orthopyroxene to the normal igneous nomenclature (e.g. orthopyroxene-granite), but specific names are in widespread
Charnockite
Group of achondrite meteorites
"howardite–eucrite–diogenite". These achondrites came from a differentiated parent body and experienced extensive igneous processing not much different from the magmatic
HED_meteorite
Layer of rock that forms the continents and continental shelves
Continental crust is the layer of igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rocks that forms the geological continents and the areas of shallow seabed close
Continental_crust
Outermost solid shell of astronomical bodies
secondary. It can form in several ways: Igneous processes: partial-melting of secondary crust, coupled with differentiation or dehydration Erosion and sedimentation:
Crust_(geology)
American petrographer, geologist
1086/622610. S2CID 128899428. Grout, Frank F. (1918). "A Type of Igneous Differentiation". The Journal of Geology. 26 (7): 626–658. Bibcode:1918JG.....26
Frank_Fitch_Grout
Repetitive layering in metamorphic rocks
existing foliation(s). Alignment of tabular minerals in metamorphic rocks, igneous rocks and intrusive rocks may form a foliation. Typical examples of metamorphic
Foliation_(geology)
Main-belt asteroid
pyroxene present, indicating a history of igneous rock deposits. This suggests that the asteroid underwent differentiation by melting, creating a surface of basalt
847_Agnia
Mountain range in East Antarctica
depletion of the early Archean mantle, in agreement with the early igneous differentiation of the Earth that the latest core formation models require. Harley
Napier_Mountains
Igneous rock which sometimes contains diamonds
Kimberlite is an igneous rock and a rare variant of peridotite. It is most commonly known as the main host matrix for diamonds. It is named after the
Kimberlite
understanding the processes of aqueous alteration on minor planets and igneous differentiation on Mars. JPL · 7379 7381 Mamontov 1981 RG5 Savva Mamontov (1841–1918)
Meanings of minor-planet names: 7001–8000
Meanings_of_minor-planet_names:_7001–8000
Stony meteorite that does not contain chondrules
result, achondrites have distinct textures and mineralogies indicative of igneous processes. Achondrites account for about 8% of meteorites overall, and
Achondrite
Geologic formation in Chile
olivine, plagioclase and pyroxene appear to be the cause of the igneous differentiation that produced basaltic andesites and andesites. The rocks belong
La_Negra_Formation
Stony Agnia asteroid
which in turn was spawned from a larger parent body that underwent igneous differentiation. The family's parent body and namesake is the asteroid 847 Agnia
7803_Adachi
Main-belt asteroid
which in turn was spawned from a larger parent body that underwent igneous differentiation. The family's parent body and namesake is the asteroid 847 Agnia
1020_Arcadia
Deprecated term formerly used in meteoritics
meteorites that were originally thought to have not formed by igneous processes, to differentiate them from the magmatic meteorites, produced by the crystallization
Nonmagmatic_meteorite
large igneous intrusion, such as a batholith. It may also refer to small outlying igneous bodies which may connect at depth with larger igneous masses
Cupola_(geology)
Coarse-grained ultramafic igneous rock type
pəˈrɪdə-/ PERR-ih-doh-tyte, pə-RID-ə-) is a dense, phaneritic (coarse-grained) igneous rock consisting mostly of the silicate minerals olivine and pyroxene. Peridotite
Peridotite
Group of plutons in central Argentina
suite are concordant with the fractional crystallization model of igneous differentiation. Lira, Raúl; Kirschbaum, Alicia M. (1990). "Geochemical evolution
Achala_Batholith
Science that applies chemistry to analyze geological systems
is determined by two opposing processes: differentiation and mixing. In the Earth's mantle, differentiation occurs at mid-ocean ridges through partial
Geochemistry
Rock inside a rock with a different composition
the term xenolith is almost exclusively used to describe inclusions in igneous rock entrained during magma ascent, emplacement and eruption. Xenoliths
Xenolith
Bands or layers that can sometimes be seen in rock that formed from magma
accumulation, forming pseudo-sedimentary structures. Cumulate rock Igneous differentiation Morris, Christopher Gilbert (1992), Academic Press Dictionary of
Flow_banding
Fine-grained intrusive igneous rock type similar to granite
Aplite (/ˈæplaɪt/) is an intrusive igneous rock that has a granitic composition. Aplites are fine-grained to aphanitic (without grains visible to the
Aplite
Mountain in Enderby Land, Antarctica
depletion of the early Archean mantle, in agreement with the early igneous differentiation of the Earth that the latest core formation models require. Flora
Mount_Elkins
Large igneous province in India
The Deccan Traps are a large igneous province of west-central India (17–24°N, 73–74°E). They are one of the largest volcanic features on Earth, with lava
Deccan_Traps
Type of ultrapotassic igneous rock
'bright' and φύρω (phúrō) 'to mix') are uncommon, small-volume ultrapotassic igneous rocks primarily occurring as dikes, lopoliths, laccoliths, stocks, and
Lamprophyre
Impact structure in Ontario, Canada
mineralization. The SIC is an elliptical shaped differentiated igneous body. Geographically it is common to differentiate the different areas of the SIC by the
Sudbury_Basin
Reduction in melting point of solid rock
incorporation of volatiles produces mafic magma which rises and differentiates forming the igneous and volcanic rocks of the overlying volcanic arc. Alt, J.C
Flux_melting
One of a series of 30 quadrangle maps of Mars
Circulation of water driven by heat exchange Igneous differentiation – Geologic process in formation of some igneous rocks Jezero (crater) Lakes on Mars – Former
Syrtis_Major_quadrangle
Igneous rock with more than 50% carbonate minerals
Carbonatite (/kɑːrˈbɒnəˌtaɪt/) is a type of intrusive or extrusive igneous rock defined by mineralogic composition consisting of greater than 50% carbonate
Carbonatite
Volcanic rock intermediate in composition between andesite and rhyolite
Classification Scheme - Vol 1 - Igneous" (PDF). British Geological Survey: Rock Classification Scheme. 1: 1–52. 1999. "Classification of igneous rocks". Archived from
Dacite
Activity resulting from underground heat
subsurface of the affected area, usually caused by the presence of an igneous intrusion underground. Geothermal activity can manifest itself in a variety
Geothermal_activity
Phenomenon where interior material reaches the surface of an astronomical body
that caused the extinction of dinosaurs. This heating could trigger differentiation, further heating the planet. The larger a body is, the slower it loses
Volcanism
Type of igneous rock
Teschenite is a type of coarse or medium grained igneous rock, akin to gabbro or dolerite, that contains essential analcime. Its name is derived from
Teschenite
Plateau in the southwest Pacific Ocean
the Month: Phanerozoic Large Igneous Provinces sample remnants of early differentiation events on Earth". Large Igneous Provinces Commission. Retrieved
Ontong_Java_Plateau
Magma chambers
lopoliths. Magma differentiation Igneous intrusion Igneous rock Igneous activity Burchardt, S. (2018-01-01). "Introduction to Volcanic and Igneous Plumbing Systems—Developing
Volcanic and igneous plumbing systems
Volcanic_and_igneous_plumbing_systems
Earth's outer shell of rock
Press. p. 251. Philpotts, Anthony R.; Ague, Jay J. (2009). Principles of igneous and metamorphic petrology (2nd ed.). Cambridge, UK: Cambridge University
Earth's_crust
Extrusive igneous rock
Trachyte (/ˈtreɪkaɪt, ˈtræk-/) is an extrusive igneous rock composed mostly of alkali feldspar. It is usually light-colored and aphanitic (fine-grained)
Trachyte
Holocrystalline plutonic rock
are silica-undersaturated and some are peralkaline (terms discussed in igneous rock). Nepheline is a feldspathoid, a solid-solution mineral, that does
Nepheline_syenite
Oldest-surviving crustal material from the Hadean eon
chemical changes and appears in the form of small crystals or grains in most igneous and metamorphic host rocks. Hadean zircon has very low abundance around
Hadean_zircon
Crystalline mineral
early magmatic differentiates. It is commonly associated with olivine, magnetite, serpentine and corundum. The vast Bushveld Igneous Complex of South
Chromite
Chemical element with atomic number 46 (Pd)
extensive deposits have been found in the norite belt of the Bushveld Igneous Complex covering the Transvaal Basin in South Africa; the Stillwater Complex
Palladium
Type of volcanic rock
Andesite is an aphanitic (fine-grained) to porphyritic (coarse-grained) igneous rock that is intermediate in its content of silica and low in alkali metals
Andesite
Pyroxene mineral
58° to 63°. Diopside is found in ultramafic (kimberlite and peridotite) igneous rocks, and diopside-rich augite is common in mafic rocks, such as olivine
Diopside
Iron ore mineral
and leaves a black streak. Small grains of magnetite are very common in igneous and metamorphic rocks. The chemical IUPAC name is iron(II,III) oxide and
Magnetite
Isolated hill with steep, often vertical sides and a small, relatively flat top
Devils Tower in northeastern Wyoming is a laccolithic butte composed of igneous rock rather than sandstone, limestone or other sedimentary rocks. The term
Butte
Geological theory that Earth's igneous rocks formed by solidification of molten material
Plutonism is the geologic theory that the igneous rocks forming the Earth originated from intrusive magmatic activity, with a continuing gradual process
Plutonism
IGNEOUS DIFFERENTIATION
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Girl/Female
Indian, Sanskrit
Without Differentiation
Biblical
savior; deliverer, The Greek form of the name Joshua or Jeshua, a contraction of Jehoshua, that is, help of Jehovah or saviour. Latin: Jesus, Iesus, Iesu, Josue. Greek: Ieous from Hebrew Yeshua. Also means safety, victory and who's help is Jehovah or it may be from the verb "Yasha", "to save," and = Jehovah Savior, or simply Savior; a late form of Hebrew "yehosua", the Jesus means of which is "YHWH is salvation" or "YHWH saves/has saved." Online definition of "savior." Latin term drove out Old English "hæland" which means "healer" as the preferred descriptive term for Jesus.
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Boy/Male
Bengali, Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Telugu
Strength
Girl/Female
Arabic
Victory
Girl/Female
Indian
The Sun
Boy/Male
German
Bold people. Prince of the people.
Male
Iranian/Persian
(كیانوش) Persian name derived from the word kian, KIANOUSH means "royal."
Girl/Female
Hindu
Famous, Glorious
Surname or Lastname
English
English : habitational name from a place in Seacroft, West Yorkshire, most probably named from an Old Norse personal name Killing + Old Norse bekkr ‘stream’.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : habitational name from Illey in Worcestershire or from Brent or Monks Eleigh in Suffolk; the first is probably named with an Old English personal name Illa + Old English lēah ‘woodland clearing’; the two last are from an unattested Old English personal name Illa + lēah.Perhaps an Americanized spelling of German Ille or Illig.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant of Maxson.
Female
Native American
Native American Navajo name SAHKYO means "mink."
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v. i.
To emit sparks, or fine igneous particles.
a.
Colored like bronze.
a.
Produced by eruption; as, eruptive rocks, such as the igneous or volcanic.
a.
Resulting from, or produced by, the action of fire; as, lavas and basalt are igneous rocks.
a.
Produced by a volcano, or, more generally, by igneous agencies; as, volcanic tufa.
a.
Sexually reproductive.
v. t.
To convert into wood or into a ligneous substance.
n.
One who adopts the geological theory of igneous fusion; a Plutonian. See Plutonism.
a.
Emitting sparks, or fine igneous particles; sparkling.
n.
An igneous rock consisting essentially of plagioclase and either leucite or nephelite, or both.
n.
A quartzose trachyte, an igneous rock often showing a fluidal structure.
a.
Alt. of Lignous
a.
Produced by fire; igneous.
n.
An igneous rock of semiglassy nature, having a luster like pitch.
n.
An igneous rock composed of orthoclase, elaeolite, and sodalite.
n.
A dark green igneous rock, consisting largely of chrysolite, with hornblende, augite, biotite, etc.
a.
Made of wood; consisting of wood; of the nature of, or resembling, wood; woody.
a.
Appropriate; suitable; proper; fit; adequate.
a.
Ligneous.
a.
Pertaining to, having the nature of, fire; containing fire; resembling fire; as, an igneous appearance.