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anorogenic

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anorogenic [¦a‚nȯ·rō¦jen·ik]
(geology)
Of a feature, forming during tectonic quiescence between orogenic periods, that is, lacking in tectonic disturbance.


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Being anorogenic and not deformed, rapakivi granites are highly potential for natural stone, and the demand for new stone qualities from the rapakivi areas is continuous.
Anorogenic magmatism is linked to lithospheric extension, hotspots and intraplate rifting and various types of mineralization associated with this style of magmatism, including Sn, Nb, Ta, U, Th, F and Be in anorogenic granites (Sawkins 1984), and Olympic Data-type Cu-Au-U iron-oxide deposits.
The anorogenic magmatic rocks within the Estonian basement have been relatively well studied.
 
 
 
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