At conditions within Earth's mantle, the increase in mineral density due to increasing pressure is ________ the decrease in mineral density due to increasing pressure.

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The increase in mineral density due to increasing pressure within Earth's mantle is greater than the decrease in mineral density due to increasing temperature. This is because the intense pressure at such depths significantly compresses the minerals, making them denser despite the temperature increase that would normally cause expansion and decrease density.

At Conditions Within Earth's Mantle, the Increase in Mineral Density