Bowen’s reaction series
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Bowen’s reaction series is a conceptual model in geology that explains the sequence and conditions under which minerals crystallize from cooling magma.
All labels observed (2)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| Bowen's reaction series | 1 |
| Bowen’s reaction series canonical | 1 |
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Bowen’s reaction series Context triple: [Norman L. Bowen, knownFor, Bowen’s reaction series]
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A.
Metamorphism
Metamorphism is a seminal geological text that systematically explains the processes and conditions under which rocks undergo mineralogical and structural changes within the Earth's crust.
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B.
The Metamict State
The Metamict State is a poem by chemist and Nobel laureate Roald Hoffmann that reflects on the structural disorder and transformation of materials as a metaphor for human experience.
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C.
Magnesian Limestone succession
The Magnesian Limestone succession is a geological sequence of Permian-age dolomitic limestone formations that forms a distinctive belt across parts of northern and central England.
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D.
Heavitree Quartzite
Heavitree Quartzite is a prominent Proterozoic quartzite rock formation in central Australia, notable for its extensive outcrops and role as a key stratigraphic unit in the region’s geological history.
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E.
Lookout Sandstone
Lookout Sandstone is a prominent sedimentary rock formation of the southern Appalachian region, notable for shaping the dramatic cliffs and canyon walls of areas like Little River Canyon.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Bowen’s reaction series Target entity description: Bowen’s reaction series is a conceptual model in geology that explains the sequence and conditions under which minerals crystallize from cooling magma.
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A.
Metamorphism
Metamorphism is a seminal geological text that systematically explains the processes and conditions under which rocks undergo mineralogical and structural changes within the Earth's crust.
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B.
The Metamict State
The Metamict State is a poem by chemist and Nobel laureate Roald Hoffmann that reflects on the structural disorder and transformation of materials as a metaphor for human experience.
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C.
Magnesian Limestone succession
The Magnesian Limestone succession is a geological sequence of Permian-age dolomitic limestone formations that forms a distinctive belt across parts of northern and central England.
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D.
Heavitree Quartzite
Heavitree Quartzite is a prominent Proterozoic quartzite rock formation in central Australia, notable for its extensive outcrops and role as a key stratigraphic unit in the region’s geological history.
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E.
Lookout Sandstone
Lookout Sandstone is a prominent sedimentary rock formation of the southern Appalachian region, notable for shaping the dramatic cliffs and canyon walls of areas like Little River Canyon.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (47)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
geological model
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petrological concept ⓘ |
| appliesTo |
felsic magma
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intermediate magma ⓘ mafic magma ⓘ |
| assumes | equilibrium between crystals and melt during cooling ⓘ |
| basedOn | laboratory crystallization experiments ⓘ |
| continuousBranchOrder | Ca-rich plagioclase → Na-rich plagioclase ⓘ |
| describes |
order of mineral formation in igneous rocks
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relationship between temperature and mineral stability in magmas ⓘ sequence of mineral crystallization from cooling magma ⓘ |
| developedBy | Norman L. Bowen ⓘ |
| developedIn | early 20th century ⓘ |
| discontinuousBranchOrder | olivine → pyroxene → amphibole → biotite ⓘ |
| field |
geology
ⓘ
igneous petrology ⓘ |
| hasComponent |
continuous reaction series
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discontinuous reaction series ⓘ |
| hasLimitation |
does not fully account for volatile-rich magmas
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idealized equilibrium conditions rarely fully met in nature ⓘ simplifies complex magmatic processes ⓘ |
| highTemperatureEndMember | olivine ⓘ |
| illustrates |
fractional crystallization
ⓘ
magmatic differentiation pathways ⓘ |
| includesMineral |
amphibole
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biotite ⓘ muscovite ⓘ olivine ⓘ orthoclase feldspar ⓘ plagioclase feldspar ⓘ pyroxene ⓘ quartz ⓘ |
| influences | classification of igneous rocks ⓘ |
| lowTemperatureEndMember | quartz ⓘ |
| namedAfter | Norman L. Bowen ⓘ |
| relatesTo |
felsic igneous rocks
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intermediate igneous rocks ⓘ mafic igneous rocks ⓘ |
| shows |
high-temperature minerals crystallize first
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low-temperature minerals crystallize last ⓘ systematic change in mineral composition with falling temperature ⓘ |
| taughtIn |
introductory geology courses
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petrology courses ⓘ |
| usedFor |
explaining formation of different igneous rock types
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interpreting igneous rock textures ⓘ predicting mineral assemblages in igneous rocks ⓘ understanding magmatic differentiation ⓘ |
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Subject: Bowen’s reaction series Description of subject: Bowen’s reaction series is a conceptual model in geology that explains the sequence and conditions under which minerals crystallize from cooling magma.
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