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Metamorphic Rock examples
Cards in this deck (15)
- 1—SLATE
foliated
regional metamorphism
- 2—SLATE
foliated
regional metamorphism - 3—PHYLLITE
foliated
regional metamorphism
- 4—PHYLLITE
foliated
regional metamorphism
- 5—SCHIST
foliated
regional metamorphism
- 6—SCHIST
foliated
regional metamorphism
- 7—GARNET SCHIST
foliated
regional metamorphism
- 8—GARNET SCHIST
foliated
regional metamorphism
- 9—GNEISS
foliated
regional metamorphism
- 10—GNEISS
foliated
regional metamorphism
- 11—GNEISS
foliated
regional metamorphism
- 12—MARBLE
non-foliated
contact metamorphism
reacts with acid
parent rock: limestone
- 13—MARBLE
non-foliated
contact metamorphism
reacts with acid
parent rock: limestone
- 14—QUARTZITE
non-foliated
contact metamorphism
parent rock: quartz sandstone
- 15—QUARTZITE
non-foliated
contact metamorphism
parent rock: quartz sandstone
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- Metamorphic rock types with info on regional vs contact metamorphism, foliated vs non-foliated, parent rock, and some key features for identification.
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