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what happens when olivine comes in contact with a SiO2 rich melt?

 
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Oct17-09, 09:06 PM   #1
 

what happens when olivine comes in contact with a SiO2 rich melt?

im studying for an exam and this question came up anyone know what happens?
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If it is a Mg rich olivine, it will form orthopyroxene ((Mg,Fe)2Si2O6).
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