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magma chamber [′mag·mə ‚chām·bər] (geology) A larger reservoir in the crust of the earth that is occupied by a body of magma. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The steady state crystallization of anhydrous phases in a magma chamber causes the remaining melt fractionation to become saturated or even supersaturated in volatiles leading to an increase in the volatile pressure. Aquamarine typically forms when magma, or melted rock, cools in an underground pocket called a magma chamber. 1 Create a magma chamber by pouring a cup of vinegar into a small, clear plastic soda bottle. |
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