Norman L. Bowen

Norman L. Bowen (1887–1956) was a pioneering American geologist and mineralogist who studied how rocks and minerals form deep within the Earth. He developed the concept of "crystallization," showing how minerals grow from cooling magma or solutions. Bowen's experiments explained processes like how granite forms and the natural order of minerals in rocks. His work laid the foundation for economic geology, helping locate mineral deposits, and advanced our understanding of Earth's interior processes. Recognized as a leading figure in petrology, Bowen's research continues to influence geology today.