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magmatic segregation
Concentration of crystals of a particular mineral (or minerals) in certain parts of a magma during its cooling and crystallization. Some ore deposits (i.e., magmatic ore deposits) are formed in this way.
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Mining
- Category: General mining; Mineral mining
- Government Agency: USBM
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