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What factor affects the size of the crystals that form as magma cools?
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∙ 12y ago
Time. the more time its under the larger the crystal gets
The size of the crystals depends on several factors.
The rate at which the magma cools, the amount of gas the magma contains, and the chemical composition of the magma all affect crystal size.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 14y agoHow quickly it cools is one of the reasons
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∙ 14y agoThe amount of time it is spend underground. Longer underground = more pressure and heat = more time to crystalize and become bigger.
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∙ 13y agoThe main factor is time spent in cooling and solidifying. More time means larger crystals.
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∙ 11y agoThe temperature of the area in which it cools in
The time it takes to solidify
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∙ 14y agoThe type of crystal formation is dependent on the elemental composition of the molten material, and crystal size is dependent on the rate of cooling.
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When magma cools too fast what happens to the size of the crystals?
When magma cools fast, crystals are small.Less time to form crsytalsWhen magma cools slow, crystals are large.More time to form crystalsWhen magma cools very fast, crystals do not form; nothing.Very less time to formWhen magma cools very slow, large crystals form; a LOT.A lot more time to form
Will crystals be small if magma cools fast?
Yes they will
What below the Earths's surface cools and hardens to form mineral crystals?
Molten magma cools and hardens to form mineral crystals.
What types of crystal are formed if maltan rock cools quickly?
When a magma cools/solidifies, crystals are formed. The quicker the magma cools, the tinier the crystals. A granite for example, which is formed through slow cooling in the Earth's crust, consists out of big crystals. Contrary, magma erupting at the surface (which is then called lava) cools rapidly and consists out of tiny crystals. In extreme cases, the lava cools so rapidly that the resulting rock appears glassy. Hope this helps!
Do large crystals form when magma cools quickly?
large ones
What factor affects the size of the crystals in minerals that form from magma or lava?
If the lava cools quickly the crystals will be smaller than if it cooled slowly.
What affects th size of crystals formed from magma?
the slower the magma cools the bigger the crystal is
What affects the size of crystals formed from magma?
The rate at which the magma cools affects the size of the crystals that form. If it cools slowly, large crystals will form. If it cools rapidly, small crystals will form.if it takes the rock a long time to cool down the crystals will be bigger if the rock takes a short time to cool the crystals will be smaller
Is a factor that affects the size of minerals crystals formed in magma?
evaporation
Which is a factor that affects the size of a mineral crystals formed in magma?
evaporation
When magma cools too fast what happens to the size of the crystals?
When magma cools fast, crystals are small.Less time to form crsytalsWhen magma cools slow, crystals are large.More time to form crystalsWhen magma cools very fast, crystals do not form; nothing.Very less time to formWhen magma cools very slow, large crystals form; a LOT.A lot more time to form
How the minerals formed by magma?
Magma is molten rock, as the magma cools the minerals crystallize out of it, the slower it cools, the larger the crystals.
Will crystals be small if magma cools fast?
Yes they will
What is the simplified pattern that illustrates the order in which minerals crystallize from cooling magma?
when magma cools fast you get smaller crystals when it cools slow you get large crystals its very simple
What effect does the the the rate that magma cools have on crystal formation?
if lava cools slowly, it will have a lot of crystals. When it cools fast, there will be little to no crystals what s ever.
Can minerals from from the cooling of magma?
Yes. When magma cools and solidifies, mineral crystals are formed.
Will larger crystals form when magma cools slowly?
yes
