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Chapter 4 Section 3 METAMORPHIC ROCKS
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You will learn: Describe the conditions in Earth that cause metamorphic rocks to form Classify metamorphic rocks as foliated or nonfoliated
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Vocabulary metamorphic rock foliated nonfoliated
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It is important because... metamorphic rocks are useful because of their unique properties.
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I. Formation of Metamorphic Rocks
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a. Metamorphic Rocks Can form from igneous, sedimentary, or other metamorphic rocks The form of the rock and/or the composition of the rock can change
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Heat and Pressure Adding heat and pressure can change a rock from it’s parent rock to a new rock. For example: shale to slate to phyllite to schist to gneiss Basalt to schist Granite to gneiss
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Slate to Phyllite to Schist to Gneiss
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Hot Fluids Water with dissolved elements reacts with minerals in rocks and change the compositions. Mostly water and carbon dioxide
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II. Classifying Metamorphic Rocks
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a. Foliated Foliated rocks form when mineral grains flatten and line up in parallel lines Example: slate and gneiss
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Nonfoliated No layering occurs and mineral grains do not line up Example: marble, quartzite
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Ticket Out the Door How are metamorphic rocks formed? What is a “parent rock”? How are metamorphic rocks classified? What role do fluids play in rock metamorphism? Why is marble used for sculptures?
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