During metamorphism,new mineral grains can form that are not found in the protolith.This process is called _________.
A) foliation
B) elongation
C) pressure solution
D) neocrystallization

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Neocrystallization is the process of new mineral grains forming during metamorphism that were not present in the original protolith. Foliation refers to the alignment of minerals in a metamorphic rock, elongation refers to stretching or elongating of minerals, and pressure solution refers to the dissolving and recrystallization of minerals due to pressure.

During Metamorphism,new Mineral Grains Can Form That Are Not Found