metamorphic rocks
hydrothermal metamorphism
mid-ocean ridges
increasing metamorphic grade
shale -> slate -> phyllite
With increasing metamorphism, the grain size of the rock gets smaller
false statement about metamorphism of shale
presence or absence of foliation
feature which metamorphic rocks are classified
parallel alignment of mica
foliation
Metamorphism occurs
along faults, in subduction zones, and adjacent to igneous intrusions
marble
cannot form from a shale
prominent feature of regional metamorphic rocks
foliation
highest metamorphic grade
gneiss
migmatite
gradational between an igneous and metamorphic rock
subduction zones
high pressure and low temperature metamorphism
area immediately adjacent to an igneous intrusion
high temperature and low pressure metamorphism
not paired with its true parent rock
hornfels/ dolomite
marble forms from
limestone
not a consequence of increasing temperature with depth
mineral grains become smaller and smaller
mica
mineral responsible for strong foliation of schist
geologist recognize a fault zone that formed deep within the crust
presence of mylonites
quartzite
quartz-rich sandstone
Metamorphism caused by high temperature and high pressure imposed over a large volume of crust
regional
difference between stress and pressure
stress causes shape change and pressure causes volume change
The pressure and heat that drive metamorphism result from which three forces?
the internal heat of the Earth, the weight of overlying rock, and stresses developed as rocks are deformed.
rocks and minerals are exposed to high pressure
they decrease in volume