Conclusion

The reality of this relationship between boron and pegmatite formation is that it is not entirely clear. That being said, there is undoubtedly a distinct connection between the two. It is possible that boric acid inclusions were the only source of boron at the time these pegmatites formed. However, it is also entirely plausible that other sources of boron such as trace amounts within the magma were sufficient to alter the conditions to allow for this crystallization. Regardless of the source, it is entirely evident that boron is in some way undoubtedly connected to the process that is pegmatite crystallization. Yet, the importance of boron in this process does not end there. By studying boron samples taken from the axinite in these pegmatites, researchers are able to discern invaluable information about the environments that existed when these massive crystal structures formed. Only time will tell if this link will grow stronger, but this seemingly random connection and the idea of using elements such as boron as a de facto thermometer are strategies that can easily be applied elsewhere in the field to further understand the planet we live on.