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Serpentinization

earth science Maturity 11-13

Some rocks change when they get wet.

Mineraly.sk - chryzotil.jpg
Mineraly.sk - chryzotil.jpg
Water goes into the rock. This makes the rock grow. It can even make heat. This helps tiny life grow in the sea.
Serpentinization Process at Subduction Zone.jpg
Serpentinization Process at Subduction Zone.jpg
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File:Chromitic serpentinite Styria Province, Austria.jpg
Chromitic serpentinite Styria Province,...
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Mineraly.sk - chryzotil.jpg
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File:Serpentinization Process at Subduction Zone.jpg
Serpentinization Process at Subduction Zone.jpg
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