Where would you expect to find chlorite and zeolites filling up voids and fractures in relatively undeformed rocks?
A) high grade metamorphism of layered sandstones and shales
B) high temperature hornfels contact metamorphism of salts and rock gypsum
C) intermediate grade metamorphism of limestones
D) burial metamorphism of sedimentary or volcanic rocks

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Chlorite and zeolites are typically formed under low-grade metamorphic conditions, such as those found in burial metamorphism of sedimentary or volcanic rocks. These minerals fill up voids and fractures without significantly deforming the rock structure.

Where Would You Expect to Find Chlorite and Zeolites Filling