differential stress gives us a picture of how when force is applied the rock can separate or be crushed. Water defines the chemical reaction....Am I on the right track.....?
2007-07-22 10:53:55 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Earth Sciences & Geology
No, metamorphic processes can only give us the pressure and temperature relationships when rocks liquefy. Differential stress forces changes of shape and mineralogy in competent rocks, or shearing in incompetent rocks. I don't understand what you mean by "Water defines the chemical reaction". Water acts as a solvent to ionic compounds. It also acts as a fluxing agent, enhancing chemical reactions.
2007-07-23 04:35:02 · answer #1 · answered by Amphibolite 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2007-07-23 01:46:53 · answer #2 · answered by Tyron 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋