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Metamorphic rocks form from prograde or retrograde recrystallization of igneous, sedimentary, or metamorphic precursor rocks, variously changing mineral content, structure, and texture/fabric. Metamorphic rocks may be formed from shallow depth near the Earth’s surface to great depth down in the mantle. Weathering and alteration at (near) surface conditions are by definition excluded.
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Fernandes, I., Ribeiro, M.A., Broekmans, M.A.T.M., Sims, I. (2016). Metamorphic Rocks. In: Fernandes, I., Ribeiro, M., Broekmans, M., Sims, I. (eds) Petrographic Atlas: Characterisation of Aggregates Regarding Potential Reactivity to Alkalis. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-017-7383-6_4
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