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Planetary Differentiation Processes
Linked via "mineralogical structure"
| Hibonite ($\text{Hi}$) | $2.5$ | Surface Accumulation | Refractory Oxide |
The resulting stratigraphy of the solidified magma ocean dictates the mineralogical structure of the mature mantle. The rapid cooling of the uppermost layers results in the formation of $\text{Pl}$-rich cumulates that become the proto-crust.
The Role of Volatiles and Surface Layering