fractional crystallization
51Internal structure of the Moon — The Moon is a differentiated body, being composed of a geochemically distinct crust, mantle, and core. This structure is believed to have resulted from the fractional crystallization of a magma ocean shortly after its formation about 4.5 billion… …
52hafnium — /haf nee euhm, hahf /, n. Chem. a gray, toxic metallic element with a high melting point (over 2000°C), found in most zirconium minerals. Symbol: Hf; at. wt.: 178.49; at. no.: 72; sp. gr.: 12.1. [1923; < NL Hafn(ia) Copenhagen + IUM] * * * ▪… …
53neodymium — /nee oh dim ee euhm/, n. Chem. a rare earth, metallic, trivalent element occurring with cerium and other rare earth metals, and having rose colored to violet colored salts. Symbol: Nd; at. wt.: 144.24; at. no.: 60; sp. gr.: 6.9 at 20°C. [1880 85; …
54Lanthanum — (pronEng|ˈlænθənəm) is a chemical element with the symbol La and atomic number 57. Characteristics Lanthanum is a silvery white metallic element that belongs to group 3 of the periodic table and is a lanthanoid. Found in some rare earth minerals …
55Ore genesis — The various theories of ore genesis explain how the various types of mineral deposits form within the Earth s crust. Ore genesis theories are very dependent on the mineral or commodity. Ore genesis theories generally involve three components:… …
56Restite — is the residual material left at the site of melting during the in place production of granite through intense metamorphism.Generally, restite is composed of a predominance of mafic minerals because these are harder to melt (see Bowen s reaction… …
57Volcanism on Mars — Mariner 9 image of Olympus Mons[1]. This is one of the first images to show that Mars has large volcanoes. Volcanic activity, or volcanism, has played a significant role in the geologic evolution of Mars.[ …
58Alkali metal — Group → 1 ↓ Period 2 3 Li 3 …
59Fermium — Not to be confused with Ferrum , the Latin name for Iron. einsteinium ← fermium → mendelevium …
60Geologist — A geologist is a contributor to the science of geology, studying the physical structure and processes of the Earth and planets of the solar system (see planetary geology). Training / SchoolingTheir undergraduate training typically includes… …
