Which of the following processes cannot occur in the formation of metamorphic rock?
A) realignment of minerals so that they develop a preferred orientation
B) segregation of minerals into layers of different compositions
C) solid-state rearrangement of atoms or ions to create a new assemblage of minerals
D) complete remelting of the rock, followed by solidification to form a new rock
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