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Most limestones are mainly composed of three components: CaCO3, MgCO3 and SiO2. Since the number of components is so small, the relationship between the chemical and mineral compositions in metamorphosed limestones is relatively simple. This greatly facilitates theoretical treatment.
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Miyashiro, A. (1965). Progressive Regional Metamorphism of Limestones. In: Metamorphism and Metamorphic Belts. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-011-6836-6_12
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