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6.4 What is the role of fluid in metamorphism?
- Adding fluid during metamorphism
- Often during low-grade metamorphism (similar to chemical weathering reactions, but higher temperature and pressures)
- 2 Mg2SiO4 + 2 H2O + CO2 Mg3Si2O5(OH)4 + MgCO3
- Mg-olivine water carbon dioxide serpentine magnesite