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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

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