The figure shows the liquidus phase relations in the forsterite-anorthite-silica system at 1 bar pressure. From the options below, identify the CORRECT reaction that takes place at the isobaric invariant point P.
To solve the problem of identifying the correct reaction that takes place at the isobaric invariant point P in the forsterite-anorthite-silica system at 1 bar pressure, we need to consider the nature of invariant points in ternary phase diagrams.
At an invariant point, the phases in equilibrium coexist at a specific temperature and pressure. In the given diagram, point P represents such a condition where a specific reaction takes place.
Let's analyze the options:
Based on the above analysis, the correct reaction that occurs at the isobaric invariant point P is: Liquid (at P) + Forsterite = Anorthite + Enstatite.
This choice reflects a common peritectic reaction where the combination of a liquid phase and a solid either transforms into or results in two other solid phases, which is consistent with the observed phase relationships in the diagram.
If 'X' represents the initial composition of a melt, which one of the trends indicated by arrows in the schematic diagram corresponds to the evolution of the residual melt composition during crystallization of diopside?
The diagram given below shows phase relations between components P and Q at 1 bar pressure. If ‘X' represents the initial liquid composition, which of the following statements is/are CORRECT during equilibrium crystallization?
The following diagram shows phase relations in a system consisting of components A and B at 1 bar pressure. If the initial composition of liquid is R, during cooling and crystallization of magma, which of the following statement(s) is/are CORRECT? 
The figure below represents an isobaric binary liquidus phase diagram, with the solid phases A, B and C. What are the degrees of freedom associated with equilibrium phase assemblages represented by the bulk compositions w, x, y and z, in the fields indicated in the figure?
