Igneous and Metamorphic Rocks
Igneous and Metamorphic Rocks
Igneous and Metamorphic Rocks
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<strong>Metamorphic</strong> Facies<br />
• Granulite facies - high grade metamorphic<br />
rocks; k characteristic h i i minerals i l are pyroxene,<br />
sillimanite, <strong>and</strong> garnet. Close to melting<br />
point point, migmatite often present. present<br />
• Blueschist facies - a high pressure, low<br />
temperature facies; color from blue<br />
amphibole<br />
• Eclogite facies - very high pressure (upper<br />
mantle) <strong>and</strong> temperature; pyroxene <strong>and</strong><br />
garnet
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