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Metamorphic Final (03.09.2021) by Abhishek Parmar is a document available to read on EtoBox.

Metamorphism is the process of rock transformation due to changes in pressure, temperature, and fluid activity without reaching total melting. It involves solid-state recrystallization and can occur in various temperature ranges, with significant influences from fluids and tectonic processes. Key factors include lithostatic pressure, geothermal gradients, and the presence of hydrous or carbonic fluids, which affect the physical and chemical properties of rocks during metamorphic processes.

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Abhishek Parmar

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