Which sequence of minerals is NOT written in the proper order of crystallization as predicted by Bowen's reaction series?

a. olivine-augite-hornblende
b. muscovite-quartz
c. sodic plagioclase-calcic plagioclase
d. calcic plagioclase-sodic plagioclase


c

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