Igneous and Metamorphic Rocks
Igneous and Metamorphic Rocks
Igneous and Metamorphic Rocks
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Kinds of <strong>Metamorphic</strong> <strong>Rocks</strong><br />
• Nonfoliated <strong>Rocks</strong><br />
– quartzite - metamorphosed s<strong>and</strong>stone<br />
– metaconglomerate - metamorphosed conglomerate<br />
– marble - metamorphosed limestone<br />
– hornfels - contact metamorphism of shale; very hard, like a<br />
brick<br />
– greenstones - seafloor metamorphism of basalt<br />
– granulite - highest grade metamorphic rocks; all water<br />
driven off so no platy minerals left
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