noun as in strong fondness

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Example:_maskelynite is a common metamorphic rock type found in the Himalayan region.

Definition:A classification of rocks that have undergone transformation due to heat and pressure while remaining solid.

From metamorphic rock type

Example:Maskelynite is a characteristic mineral of the amphibolite facies.

Definition:A zone in the geothermal gradient where rocks suffer metamorphism under a combination of high temperatures and low to moderate pressures.

From amphibolite facies

Example:In many metamorphic rocks, maskelynite replaces plagioclase, forming a anhydrous glassy texture.

Definition:The process by which one mineral is substituted for another in igneous or metamorphic rocks.

From plagioclase replacement