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granitization

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granitization, granitisation [ˌgrænɪtaɪˈzeɪʃən]
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(Earth Sciences / Geological Science) the metamorphic conversion of a rock into granite


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The boundaries of these zones are in many cases marked by linear anomaly belts produced by different tectonic features like fault and fracture zones controlling later granite emplacement and granitization in situ.
 
 
 
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