The Type of Diagenesis That Occurs in the Transformation of Aragonite

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Multiple Choice

The type of diagenesis that occurs in the transformation of aragonite to calcite is ________.

• A)weathering
• B)decarbonation
• C)dehydration
• D)re-crystallization

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