PPT-GY111 Physical Geology Metamorphic Rocks Lecture

Metamorphism Causes of Metamorphism Elevated T amp P Fluids H2O CO2 CH4 etc Directed Stress Types of Metamorphism Regional occur along convergent plate boundaries Contact occurs along margin of a magma intrusion. Rocks 3 - Metamorphic Rocks Rocks that form when a pre - existing rock ( protolith ) changes due to temperature or pressure, and/or as a result of squashing or shearing. Protolith – the pre - e Metamorphism. Metamorphic rocks: appear to have changed in their structure or chemical composition since their creation or formation.. Originally sedimentary or igneous. Altered by heat, pressure, or exposure to hot fluids in earth’s crust. LOWER-GRADE REGIONAL METAMORPHICS. Slate, Phyllite, . “Greenstone” and Schist. 2. Metamorphic Rock Definition. A sedimentary, igneous, or previously existing metamorphic rock which has undergone textural, structural, and/or mineralogical changes due to the action of one or more agents of metamorphism. GLY 2010 - Summer 2016 - Lecture 11. 2. Metamorphism. The mineralogical, chemical, and structural adjustment of solid rocks to physical and chemical conditions. 3. Metamorphic Rock. Any rock derived from pre-existing rocks by mineralogical, chemical, and/or structural changes, essentially in the solid state . Evolution of the Continents. Important Terms. Craton: interior of continents made of stable Precambrian and Paleozoic . rocks.. Shield: portion of Craton composed of older Precambrian . rocks.. Platform: portion of Craton made of younger Paleozoic . LOWER-GRADE REGIONAL METAMORPHICS. Slate, Phyllite, . “Greenstone” and Schist. 2. Metamorphic Rock Definition. A sedimentary, igneous, or previously existing metamorphic rock which has undergone textural, structural, and/or mineralogical changes due to the action of one or more agents of metamorphism. Bell ringer: . Looking at the pictures, what do you think metamorphic rocks are? . What are Metamorphic Rocks? . Metamorphism means “to change form”.. Metamorphic rocks are rocks that form when . There are three different types of rocks . Igneous ,metamorphic , . sedimentry. . I will tell you . information about them. . . Info on the rocks . The igneous rock. The igneous rock can be found in different colours. The igneous rock is formed when magma cools and solidifies, it may do this above . Types of Rocks. Rock: an aggregate of one or more minerals. Igneous Rocks: crystallize from a magma. Sedimentary Rocks. Clastic: formed by the erosion of pre-existing rocks. Chemical/Biochemical: precipitated from chemical reactions. Color . Texture. Light. Dark. Fine. Coarse . Igneous rocks are classified according to their. . origin. , . texture. , and . mineral composition. .. Origin . D. id it harden inside the earth or on the earth’s surface?. LOWER-GRADE REGIONAL METAMORPHICS. Slate, Phyllite, . “Greenstone” and Schist. 2. Metamorphic Rock Definition. A sedimentary, igneous, or previously existing metamorphic rock which has undergone textural, structural, and/or mineralogical changes due to the action of one or more agents of metamorphism. Metamorphic Rocks. “Meta” means change (Greek). “Morph” means form (Greek). A rock that has been changed from its original form (parent rock) by heat, pressure, and fluid activity into a new form (daughter rock).. 6. What is Metamorphism. Metamorphism. (from the Greek words for “changing form”) is the process by which rising temperature and changes in other environmental conditions transform rocks and minerals. Important Terms. Craton: interior of continents made of stable Precambrian and Paleozoic rocks.. Shield: portion of Craton composed of older Precambrian rocks.. Platform: portion of Craton made of younger relatively undeformed Paleozoic sediments..