Phase layering in mafic and ultramafic intrusions cannot be explained in terms of convection and accumulation in magma chamber as convection of melt rich in cumulus crystals is impossible. Intrusion of heterogeneous magma with 40–50 vol.% crystal phase is rather associated with compaction whereby intercumulus liquid is squeezed out toward the roof of the chamber.
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