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| rocks exhibit foliations, or layers. |
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| Locally, igneous intrusion and along fractures that are in contact with watery hot (hydrothermal) fluids. |
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| Hydrothermal Metamorphism |
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| the latter process of contact metamorphism that involves condensation of gases to form liquids, which may precipitate to form liquids, which may precipitate mineral crystals along the the fractures. |
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| Occurs over large areas (regions), such as deep within cores or rising mountain ranges and generally is accompanied by folding rock layers. |
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