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jrubin

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The melting point of silicate minerals is strongly dependent on the amount of silica they contain. Generally speaking, which minerals are the first to melt?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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The precipitation of and crystallization of evaporite minerals is very similar to the crystallization of minerals from a magma. The first evaporite minerals to precipitate (crystallize) are those with the
 
  A) lowest solubility.
  B) highest melting point.
  C) lowest silica content.
  D) highest solubility.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 29, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: The first minerals to melt are those with the lowest melting point and highest silica content.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: A


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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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