amphibolizationn.
Geol.
= amphibolitization n.
ΘΚΠ
the world > the earth > structure of the earth > formation of features > metamorphism > [noun] > others
flintifying1799
anthracitization1875
marmarosis1882
granitization1893
marmorosis1909
amphibolitization1918
hybridization1926
hornfelsing1930
amphibolization1932
diaphthoresis1932
metagenetic1963
rodingitization1971
1932 A. Harker Metamorphism viii. 109 A case of special interest is that of eclogite enveloped in a granite intrusion... Amphibolization in this case is to be regarded as a reaction between the two minerals.
1936 Q. Jrnl. Geol. Soc. 92 530 Much of the amphibolite development belonged to the injection period, but it seemed clear..that further amphibolization took place at a subsequent stage.
1984 Indian Jrnl. Earth Sci. 11 187 The availability of water has been the main cause for selective amphibolization of the gabbros leading to the formation of amphibolites.
Derivatives
amˈphibolized adj.
ΚΠ
1936 Q. Jrnl. Geol. Soc. 92 507 The structure remains that of an eclogite, so that the rock is best described as an amphibolized eclogite.
1977 Mineral. Mag. 41 124 (title) Tourmaline from amphibolized gabbro at Hanter Hill, Radnorshire.
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