recrystallization
recrystallization
1. The growth of new mineral grains from pre-existing mineral grains by the solid-state diffusion of ions in response to a change in temperature, pressure, or composition of the rock system.
2. The changing of crystal fabric or crystal size without an accompanying change in mineral chemistry.
3. See FOSSILIZATION.
1. The growth of new mineral grains from pre-existing mineral grains by the solid-state diffusion of ions in response to a change in temperature, pressure, or composition of the rock system.
2. The changing of crystal fabric or crystal size without an accompanying change in mineral chemistry.
3. See FOSSILIZATION.
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