Pyrometamorphic
Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-004607
Describing rocks that have undergone metamorphism due to very high temperatures, often associated with contact with magma or intense combustion. This process involves rapid heating and recrystallization, leading to distinct mineral assemblages and textures. Such rocks form in environments like volcanic vents or near large intrusive igneous bodies.
| Identifier | MLC-T-IND-004607 |
|---|---|
| Field | Industrial and trades |
| Subject | Mining and extraction |
| Translations | German: pyrometamorph; Spanish: pirometamórfico; French: pyrométamorphique |
Record as JSON
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"id": "MLC-T-IND-004607",
"term": "Pyrometamorphic",
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"definition": "Describing rocks that have undergone metamorphism due to very high temperatures, often associated with contact with magma or intense combustion. This process involves rapid heating and recrystallization, leading to distinct mineral assemblages and textures. Such rocks form in environments like volcanic vents or near large intrusive igneous bodies.",
"subject": "Mining and extraction",
"translations": {
"de": "pyrometamorph",
"es": "pirometamórfico",
"fr": "pyrométamorphique"
},
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/pyrometamorphic/"
}
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