Pegmatitic Environments

Pegmatitic Environments

Pegmatites are a special kind of igneous rock characterized by large— occasionally enormous—interlocking crystals. They form where abundant water and certain chemical elements are present in a crystal.

Topics

  • pegmatite formation
  • igneous rocks
  • granite
  • magma differentiation
  • crystal growth
  • volatiles in magma
  • mineral formation
  • geology processes