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How does an increase in pressure affect a rock’s melting temperature?

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As pressure on a rock increases, its melting point increases as well. ... As water content increases, the melting point decreases. Partial Melting. The process whereby some minerals melt at low temperatures while other minerals remain solid.

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As pressure on a rock increases, its melting point increases as well. ... As water content increases, the melting point decreases. Partial Melting. The process whereby some minerals melt at low temperatures while other minerals remain solid.
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