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Diagenesis is the process of softening loose sediment into sedimentary rock
Diagenesis is the process of softening loose sediment into sedimentary rock
False
Isochemical diagenesis involves a change in the chemistry of the sediment during its transformation into rock
Isochemical diagenesis involves a change in the chemistry of the sediment during its transformation into rock
False
Cementation is a diagenetic process that reduces intergranular pore space in limestone
Cementation is a diagenetic process that reduces intergranular pore space in limestone
True
Neomorphism involves the transformation of minerals into new crystals of the same size and shape
Neomorphism involves the transformation of minerals into new crystals of the same size and shape
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Aggrading neomorphism is when larger crystals of caco3 are replaced by smaller crystals of calcite
Aggrading neomorphism is when larger crystals of caco3 are replaced by smaller crystals of calcite
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