Ferromagnesian Minerals (Like Olivine and Pyroxene)that Crystallize at High Temperatures

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Ferromagnesian minerals (like olivine and pyroxene)that crystallize at high temperatures in Bowen's reaction series are generally much less susceptible to chemical weathering than quartz.

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