Naturally deformed quartzo-feldspathic rocks

 

Strong deformation (Mulwaree fault zone, Australia)

Naturally deformed quartzo-feldspathic rocks

 

weak deformation (Mulwaree) / strong deformation (Mulwaree) / mylonites (Redbank) / ultramylonites (Redbank)

 

List of microstructures

 

 

 

 

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Granodiorite highly deformed at mid greenschist conditions; fractured feldspars have separated, weaker quartz and biotite have coalesced.

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Detail of granodiorite highly deformed at mid greenschist conditions.

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Granodiorite mylonite very highly deformed at mid greenschist conditions.

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Detail of granodiorite mylonite deformed at mid greenschist conditions by fracturing of feldspars and coalescence of weaker quartz and biotite.