Schist

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French Slate, Paleoproterozoic; Snowy Range Road roadcut, Medicine Bow Mountains, Wyoming, USA

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Amphibolite

Foliated Metamorphic Rocks

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Foliated approach the parallel association of certain mineral grains that gives the rock a striped appearance. Foliation paperwork while pressure squeezes the flat or elongate minerals within a rock so that they grow to be aligned. These rocks expand a platy or sheet-like structure that reflects the route that pressure become applied.

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...

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...
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