Rock Flashcards
1
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What is Metamorphism?
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- Metamorphism means to “change form”.
2
Q
Metamorphic Grade
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- Metamorphic grade refers to the degree to which the parent rock changes during metamorphism
3
Q
Agents of Metamorphism
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- Heat:
- Confining Pressure
- Differential Stress:
- Chemically Active Fluids
4
Q
Types of Metamorphic Textures
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- Foliation:
- Foliated Textures:
- Nonfoliated Textures:
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