“…On the other hand, a correct understanding of the coupling between deformation and metamorphism is critical for the reconstruction of P‐T‐D‐t paths of deformed metamorphic rocks (Williams & Jercinovic, ) and their significance for orogenic evolution. In this sense, combined in situ petrologic and microstructural data allow to link deformation mechanisms, metamorphic reactions, and macroscopic structural features and to infer the relative timing of different mineral associations and microstructures (Goncalves et al, ; Hobbs et al, ; Johnson, ; Marsh et al, ; Oriolo et al, ; Skrzypek et al, ; Yakymchuk & Godin, ). The absolute timing of deformation and metamorphism, in turn, can be constrained by interpreting in situ geochronologic data in the light of microstructures, which provide insights into mineral equilibria, deformation mechanisms, and metamorphic reactions (Bosse & Villa, ; Gasser et al, ; Mulch & Cosca, ; Oriolo, et al, ; Oriolo et al, ; Schulz, ; Tchato et al, ; Villa et al, ; Williams & Jercinovic, ).…”