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The influence of metamorphic reactions on minerals stability.

Recent research has highlighted that metamorphic reactions significantly influence the stability of minerals under high-temperature and high-pressure conditions. For instance, the transformation of clay minerals into garnet or kyanite during metamorphism can provide valuable insight into the pressure – temperature history of metamorphic rocks. This knowledge is crucial for interpreting the geological history of orogenic belts and understanding the conditions under with specific minerals form.

Source: ‘’ metamorphic reactions and minerals stability: advances in Understanding, ’Mineralogical Magazine, 2024