anamorphic zone
anamorphic zone
[¦an·ə¦mȯr·fik ′zōn] (geology)
The zone of rock flow, as indicated by reactions that may involve decarbonation, dehydration, and deoxidation; silicates are built up, and the formation of denser minerals and of compact crystalline structure takes place.
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