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What Are Metamorphic Rocks?
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 35

What Are Metamorphic Rocks?

This volume explains metamorphic rocks, the different ways in which they are formed, and how they can change into different metamorphic rocks through contact or shock metamorphism. It covers plate tectonics, the formation of mountains, and varieties of metamorphic rocks such as gneiss, slate, fulgurite, quartzite, marble, schist, and hornfels.

Metamorphic Rocks and Their Geodynamic Significance
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 214

Metamorphic Rocks and Their Geodynamic Significance

From metamorphism to metamorphosis, there is only a shade of a nuance. Because me- morphic rocks are not only what they are, but also what they were, and they tell of what happened in between. What must be discovered: how to recognize in the butterfly, the caterpillar that was, or in the caterpillar the butterfly that will be? And how to describe the metamorphosis, excuse me, metamorphism which leads from one to the other? It is to this engaging history, this marvelous tale, written progressively over time, which Jacques Kornprobst leads us. If the sedimentary and magmatic rocks have been the object of reflection for a long time, for which a contradiction was established in the century in th...

Petrology of the Metamorphic Rocks
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 258

Petrology of the Metamorphic Rocks

There has been a great advance in the understanding of processes of meta morphism and of metamorphic rocks since the last edition of this book appeared. Methods for determining temperatures and pressures have become almost routine, and there is a wide appreciation that there is not a single temperature and pressure of metamorphism, but that rocks may preserve, in their minerals, chemistry and textures, traces of their history of burial, heating, deformation and permeation by fluids. However, this excit ing new knowledge is still often difficult for non-specialists to understand, and this book, like the first edition, aims at enlightenment. I have concen trated on the interpretation of the plate tectonic settings of metamorphism, rather than following a geochemical approach. Although there is an impress ive degree of agreement between the two, I believe that attempting to discover the tectonic conditions accompanying rock recrystallization will more readily arouse the interest of the beginner. I have used a series of case histories, as in the first edition, drawing on my own direct experience as far as possible. This m

Metamorphic Rocks
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 33

Metamorphic Rocks

  • Type: Book
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  • Published: 2020-03-05
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  • Publisher: Rocks

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Metamorphic Rock
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 34

Metamorphic Rock

  • Type: Book
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  • Published: 2012-02
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  • Publisher: Raintree

Learn about metamorphic rocks, what they are and how they are formed.

Petrogenesis of Metamorphic Rocks
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 434

Petrogenesis of Metamorphic Rocks

Petrogenesis of Metamorphic Rocks presents a large number of diagrams showing the stability relations among minerals and groups of minerals found in metamorphic rocks. The diagrams help to determine the pressure and temperature conditions under which a given set of metamorphic rocks may have formed. Other parameters that control metamorphic mineral assemblages are also discussed and pitfalls resulting from simplifications and generalizations are highlighted. The book discusses the most common metamorphic rock types, their nomenclature, structure and graphical representation of their mineral assemblages. Part I defines basic principles of metamorphism, introduces metamorphic processes, geologic thermometry and barometry and defines metamorphic grade. Part II presents in a systematic way mineralogical changes and assemblages found in the most common types of metamorphic rocks. The computation of diagrams is based on recent advances in quantitative petrology and geochemistry. An extensive bibliography, including the key contributions and classic papers in the field, make it an invaluable source book for graduate students and professional geologists.

A Look at Metamorphic Rocks
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 34

A Look at Metamorphic Rocks

Through explanatory text and details written in an engaging and easy-to-understand style, this book explores metamorphic rocks in depth, including what they are, how they are formed, and the different kinds that exist. Full-page photos and graphics demonstrate key ideas for young readers.

Metamorphic Rocks
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 26

Metamorphic Rocks

Metamorphic rocks have a story to tell—formed from other kinds of rock, including other metamorphic rock, these rocks have been through a change in temperature, pressure, or physical stress that has made them look different. Sometimes even their whole chemical makeup is changed. Readers will be fascinated by the ways metamorphic rock can change, and a helpful graphic organizer details the process. Full-color photographs and fun fact boxes will further engage readers with science content that supports the curriculum.

Metamorphic Rocks
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 26

Metamorphic Rocks

  • Type: Book
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  • Published: 2008
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  • Publisher: Capstone

A look at what metamorphic rocks are, how they are formed and what they are used for.

What Are Metamorphic Rocks?
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 34

What Are Metamorphic Rocks?

Within the rock cycle, the formation of metamorphic rock can be the most confusing. It’s not only formed from existing rock, but also can be formed in a few different ways. Readers learn the basics of metamorphic rock, including how to tell the difference between foliated and non-foliated varieties. The main content addresses key points of the Earth science curriculum using accessible language and brief, clear explanations, which make this book helpful to struggling readers or those just looking for a review.