Igneous Processes
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Melting - the addition of heat followed by the rock turning into a liquid - the resulting molten material is normally called Magma.
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Solidification - the sudden cooling of a magma so that it turns solid - without the materials in it forming seperate unique mineral grains.
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Crystalization - the slower cooling of a magma so that it turns soild - with the formation of mineral crystals and grains.
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