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Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology
1. Introduction to Petrology
2. Igneous Petrology Fundamentals
3. Igneous Textures and Structures
4. Igneous Structures and Emplacement Features
5. Classification of Igneous Rocks
6. Magmatic Differentiation and Evolution
7. Igneous Petrogenesis and Tectonic Settings
8. Metamorphic Petrology Fundamentals
9. Metamorphic Textures and Structures
10. Classification of Metamorphic Rocks
11. Metamorphic Facies and Grade
12. Types of Metamorphism
13. Metamorphism and Tectonics
14. Phase Equilibria and Thermodynamics
15. Analytical Methods in Petrology
10.
Classification of Metamorphic Rocks
10.1.
Fabric-based Classification
10.1.1.
Foliated Metamorphic Rocks
10.1.1.1.
Slate
10.1.1.1.1.
Characteristics
10.1.1.1.2.
Formation Conditions
10.1.1.1.3.
Protoliths
10.1.1.2.
Phyllite
10.1.1.2.1.
Characteristics
10.1.1.2.2.
Formation Conditions
10.1.1.2.3.
Protoliths
10.1.1.3.
Schist
10.1.1.3.1.
Types of Schist
10.1.1.3.2.
Mineral Assemblages
10.1.1.3.3.
Formation Conditions
10.1.1.4.
Gneiss
10.1.1.4.1.
Types of Gneiss
10.1.1.4.2.
Compositional Variations
10.1.1.4.3.
Formation Conditions
10.1.1.5.
Migmatite
10.1.1.5.1.
Characteristics
10.1.1.5.2.
Formation Processes
10.1.1.5.3.
Classification
10.1.2.
Non-foliated Metamorphic Rocks
10.1.2.1.
Marble
10.1.2.1.1.
Characteristics
10.1.2.1.2.
Protoliths
10.1.2.1.3.
Varieties
10.1.2.2.
Quartzite
10.1.2.2.1.
Characteristics
10.1.2.2.2.
Formation
10.1.2.2.3.
Recognition
10.1.2.3.
Hornfels
10.1.2.3.1.
Characteristics
10.1.2.3.2.
Contact Metamorphic Origin
10.1.2.3.3.
Mineral Assemblages
10.1.2.4.
Amphibolite
10.1.2.4.1.
Characteristics
10.1.2.4.2.
Protoliths
10.1.2.4.3.
Formation Conditions
10.1.2.5.
Granulite
10.1.2.5.1.
Characteristics
10.1.2.5.2.
High-grade Conditions
10.1.2.5.3.
Mineral Assemblages
10.1.2.6.
Eclogite
10.1.2.6.1.
Characteristics
10.1.2.6.2.
High-pressure Origin
10.1.2.6.3.
Tectonic Significance
10.2.
Composition-based Classification
10.2.1.
Pelitic Metamorphic Rocks
10.2.1.1.
Protolith Characteristics
10.2.1.2.
Metamorphic Mineral Assemblages
10.2.1.3.
Grade Indicators
10.2.2.
Quartzo-feldspathic Rocks
10.2.2.1.
Protolith Types
10.2.2.2.
Metamorphic Products
10.2.2.3.
Textural Development
10.2.3.
Calcareous Metamorphic Rocks
10.2.3.1.
Pure Limestones
10.2.3.2.
Impure Limestones
10.2.3.3.
Calc-silicate Rocks
10.2.4.
Mafic Metamorphic Rocks
10.2.4.1.
Basaltic Protoliths
10.2.4.2.
Gabbroic Protoliths
10.2.4.3.
Metamorphic Products
10.2.5.
Ultramafic Metamorphic Rocks
10.2.5.1.
Serpentinites
10.2.5.2.
Metamorphosed Peridotites
10.2.5.3.
Talc-bearing Rocks
10.2.6.
Iron-rich Metamorphic Rocks
10.2.6.1.
Banded Iron Formations
10.2.6.2.
Iron-rich Sediments
10.2.6.3.
Metamorphic Products
10.3.
Special Rock Types
10.3.1.
Skarn
10.3.1.1.
Formation Processes
10.3.1.2.
Mineral Assemblages
10.3.1.3.
Economic Significance
10.3.2.
Mylonite
10.3.2.1.
Formation in Shear Zones
10.3.2.2.
Textural Characteristics
10.3.2.3.
Classification
10.3.3.
Cataclasite
10.3.3.1.
Brittle Deformation
10.3.3.2.
Textural Features
10.3.3.3.
Formation Conditions
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