Metamorphic Rocks
Metamorphic rocks are sedimentary or igneous rocks that have been transformed by pressure, heat, or the intrusion of fluids. The heat may come from nearby magma or hot water intruding via hot springs. It can also come from subduction, when tectonic forces draw rocks deep beneath the Earth’s surface.
Nuummite
Nuummite is a rare and unique metamorphic rock that is prized for its distinctive iridescent play of colors. It is primarily composed of two...
Skarn
Skarn is coarse-grained metamorphic rocks that forms by a metasomatism. Also called tactites. Skarn tend to be rich in calcium-magnesium-iron-manganese-aluminium silicate minerals that also...
Gneiss
Gneiss is a foliated metamorphic rock ,Is a common dispensed type of rock shaped by high-grade regional metamorphic approaches from pre-current formations that have been initially both igneous or sedimentary rocks Gneiss, metamorphic rock that has a awesome banding, which is apparent in hand specimen or on a microscopic scale.
Greenschist
Greenschist is a metamorphic rock that forms under low-grade metamorphic conditions. It is named for its green color, which is primarily due to the...
Migmatite
Migmatite is a type of rock that exhibits both solid-state and partial melting characteristics. It is commonly found in high-temperature metamorphic environments and is...
Blueschist
Blueschist is a type of metamorphic rock that forms under high-pressure, low-temperature conditions typically associated with subduction zones in tectonic plate boundaries. It is...
Amphibolite
Amphibolite, a rock composed in large part or dominantly of minerals of the amphibole institution. The term has been implemented to rocks of both igneous or metamorphic foundation. In igneous rocks, the term hornblendite is greater not unusual and restrictive; hornblende is the maximum not unusual amphibole and is traditional of such rocks.
Tiger Iron
Tiger Iron is a metamorphic rock composed mainly of tiger's eye, red jasper, and black hematite. It's admired for its remarkable bands of color...
Phyllite
Phyllite is a foliated metamorphic rock that has been low pressure and heat. Phyllite formation from slate that is further metamorphosed so that very fine grained mica mineral achives. It composed of mainly flake-shaped mica minerals. This mica minerals is strong parallel alignment, so easly to split into sheets or slabs. Also alignment of mica grains gives a reflective sheen on phyllite. Generally Phyllite is gray, black or greenish color and frequently weathers out of a tan or brown.
Schist
Schist is medium grade metamorphic rock, formed by means of the metamorphosis of mudstone / shale, or some forms of igneous rock, to a higher diploma than slate, i.E. It has been subjected to better temperatures and pressures.
Pinolith
Pinolith is a unique and visually striking metamorphic rock that is primarily composed of two distinct minerals: white magnesite and black graphite. It is...
Slate
Slate is a fine-grained, foliated metamorphic rock this is created via the alteration of shale or mudstone by means of low-grade local metamorphism. It is famous for a extensive form of makes use of such as roofing, floors, and flagging due to its sturdiness and appealing look.