Dynamic quartz recrystallization

Dynamic recrystallization is a process of crystal regrowth under conditions of stress and elevated temperature, commonly applied in the fields of metallurgy and materials science.

Previous research has outlined several dislocation creep regimes present in experimental conditions.

[3] Observable microstructures in quartz can be classified into three semi-distinct groupings that form a continuum of Dynamic recrystallization textures.

The at-large proportion and structure of the original quartz crystals is preserved to the greatest extent, compared with the other profiles.

Formed by a combination of the two mechanisms mentioned, limited crystal plasticity (due to low temperature) prevents any further separation of subgrains.

Recognizable in thin section by a more polygonized texture, the increased softening of the quartz allows for more thorough reduction of internal stresses.