Metamorphism may involve all of the following except __.
A) formation of new minerals
B) changes in rock texture: grain size, grain shape, foliation, et cetera
C) metasomatism
D) complete melting of the rock
E) recrystallization

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Metamorphism can involve the formation of new minerals, changes in rock texture, metasomatism and recrystallization but it does not involve complete melting of the rock. If a rock is completely melted it becomes an igneous rock, not a metamorphic rock.

Metamorphism May Involve All of the Following Except __