Clay Minerals Within a Slate Are Changed into Mica Minerals

question 28

Multiple Choice

Clay minerals within a slate are changed into mica minerals as a result of the application of heat to a rock. This is an example of

• A)pressure solution.
• B)recrystallization.
• C)plastic deformation.
• D)phase change.

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