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MineralsIgneous Rx Sedimentary Rx Plate Tectonic Primer Wilson Cycle Tectonic Rock Cycle Geologic Evolution of the Mid-Atlantic This material is copyrighted, but may be used by anyone for personal or education purposes as long as the source is acknowledged. For further information, please contact: Lynn S. Fichter © 2000 (fichtels@jmu.edu)  Department of Geology and Environmental Science James Madison University, Harrisonburg, Virginia 22807 JMU Geology home page College of Science and Mathematics |
ORGANIZATION OF THE METAMORPHIC ROCK SITE A Very Simple Metamorphic Classification for elementary school teachers Alphabetical List of Metamorphic Rocks An Introduction to Metamorphic Processes for the Beginner The Mechanisms of Metamorphism Fluids and Metamorphism Kinds Metamorphism A simple metamorphic classification - pdf version for printing Metamorphic Rock Classification Textures of Metamorphic Rocks Barrovian Metamorphism: Facies, Index Minerals, Zones and the Measure of Metamorphic Grade Keys to Metamorphic Rock Identification - home page Very Basic Classification Key - pdf version Basic Key (including soapstone and serpentinite) - pdf version The two keys below are comprehensive, covering all the major metamorphic rocks. They are split into two keys, one for granular and one for foliated rocks. Since not all specimens are clear cut, sometimes the same rock shows up on both keys, to cover all contingencies. The footnotes with each key tend to be important since then explain important exceptions. Granular Metamorphic Rock Key - pdf Foliated Metamorphic Rock Key - pdf Self Test - finding out how much you know |
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