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What does exsolution mean?

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  1. (geology) The process in which a solution of molten rocks separates into its constituents upon cooling
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This leads to exsolution where they will separate into two separate phases.
Closer to the contact microcline is replaced by sanidine, and perthitic exsolution in detrital alkali feldspar begins to disappear.
Most crystals are modified by exsolution, weathering, or metamorphic recrystallization, or they occur in complex intergrowths.
Gas exsolution occurred during sampling, and its effects were considered in evaluating the samples.
The origin of the layers is hypothesized to be due to either growth-related oscillatory zoning or exsolution after growth.
This, together with volatile exsolution, which creates buoyant magma, allows evolved magma to erupt.

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