Bowen's Reaction Series

Bowen's Reaction Series is a geological concept that illustrates how different types of minerals crystallize from molten rock, or magma, as it cools. It describes two main pathways: the discontinuous series, where minerals change from one type to another as conditions change, and the continuous series, which shows a gradual transition between similar minerals. This series helps geologists understand the formation of igneous rocks and the conditions under which they form, revealing insights about Earth's processes and the composition of various rocks found in nature.