1.22 Metamorphic Rocks
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9 questions
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Determine the name of a metamorphic rock that is foliated, HAD some mica which
has changed into feldspar, and has medium to coarse grain size
Determine the name of a metamorphic rock that is foliated, HAD some mica which
has changed into feldspar, and has medium to coarse grain size
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There is one metamorphic rock with variable composition, it is nonfoliated and
forms from contact
metamorphism
There is one metamorphic rock with variable composition, it is nonfoliated and
forms from contact
metamorphism
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Another metamorphic rock with composition similar to a mineral AND a bioclastic
sedimentary rock, also bubbles with acid, and is non foliated
Another metamorphic rock with composition similar to a mineral AND a bioclastic
sedimentary rock, also bubbles with acid, and is non foliated
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This metamorphic rock is made of silicon and oxygen and is non foliated with
fine to coarse grain size
This metamorphic rock is made of silicon and oxygen and is non foliated with
fine to coarse grain size
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A foliated rock showing mineral alignment and formed from regional metamorphism.
It can contain mica, feldspar, quartz, garnet and amphibole
A foliated rock showing mineral alignment and formed from regional metamorphism.
It can contain mica, feldspar, quartz, garnet and amphibole
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Base your answer on the accompanying graph above, which shows the crustal
temperature and pressure conditions under which three different minerals with
the same chemical composition (Al2SiO5) crystallize. Under which crustal
temperature and pressure conditions will andalusite form?
Base your answer on the accompanying graph above, which shows the crustal
temperature and pressure conditions under which three different minerals with
the same chemical composition (Al2SiO5) crystallize. Under which crustal
temperature and pressure conditions will andalusite form?
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Describe the difference between regional metamorphism and contact metamorphism.
Describe the difference between regional metamorphism and contact metamorphism.
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Using the diagram above, and your knowledge of Earth Science, describe why
metamorphic rocks may have characteristic bands.
Using the diagram above, and your knowledge of Earth Science, describe why
metamorphic rocks may have characteristic bands.
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Which type of metamorphic rock is most likely to form at A?
Which type of metamorphic rock is most likely to form at A?