Igneous and Metamorphic Rocks
Igneous and Metamorphic Rocks
Igneous and Metamorphic Rocks
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Major Concepts<br />
• During metamorphism platy minerals grow<br />
in the direction of least stress producing<br />
foliation.<br />
• <strong>Rocks</strong> with only one, non-platy, mineral<br />
produce nonfoliated rocks such as quartzite<br />
or marble.<br />
•Two types of metamorphism: contact <strong>and</strong><br />
regional.