In general, if a body of igneous (source) rock is subjected to partial melting, the magma that is produced is expected to be

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In general, if a body of igneous (source) rock is subjected to partial melting, the magma that is produced is expected to be

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Harley Blackburn · Answer 1

If a body of igneous rock is subjected to partial melting, the magma that is produced is expected to be more felsic than the source rock. It means that the magma is rich or high in concentration of silicate minerals. They are also rich in silicon, aluminum, sodium and potassium.