Fractional Crystallization of Magma Objective In this exercise, you will gain an understanding of magmatic differentiation by fractional crystallization using a model magma chamber. The activity was adapted from materials developed by Dr. Karl Wirth at Macalester College (http://www.macalester.edu/geology/wirth/CourseMaterials.html) Introduction In lecture you learned about the importance of fractionation in generating the diversity of observed […]