And as it cools, things start to crystallize and the heavy minerals would sink out and the light minerals would float.
当它冷却时,物体开始结晶,重的矿物质会下沉,轻的矿物质会漂浮。
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Heavy mineral
In geology, a heavy mineral is one with a density that is greater than 2.9 g/cm, most commonly referring to dense components of siliciclastic sediments. A heavy mineral suite is the relative percentages of heavy minerals in a stone. Heavy mineral suites are used to help determine the provenance and history of sedimentary rocks.