Magmatic segregation occurs when ________

A) light minerals crystallize early and migrate through fractures in rock
B) heavy minerals crystallize early and settle to the lower part of the magma chamber
C) high-pressure conduits carry crystals to the surface
D) hot, metal-rich fluids migrate through fractures in rock


Answer: B

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