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Foliated
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recrystalized particles in parallel pattern
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same way
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Non-Foliated
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no parallel pattern
produced uner low pressure |
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Examples of Foliated rock
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Slate, Gneiss, Schist
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SSG
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Examples of Non-Foliated rock
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Marble, Quartzite, Hornfels
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MQH
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Metamorphism
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temperature, pressure, and chemical reactions deep in Earth change mineral content / structure WITHOUT melting
"Change form" |
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3 factors of metamorphism
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temperature, pressure, fluids
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How deep does metamorphic reactions occur?
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10 km (6 miles) below surface
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Contact Metamorphism
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- extremely high temps and low pressure
- magma intrudes rock - produces non-foliated rock |
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Regional Metamorphism
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occurs over broad area at moderate-high temps and extremely high pressures
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Canada
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