Metamorphism - Classification of Metamorphic Rocks

Classification of Metamorphic Rocks

Metamorphic rocks are classified by their mineral composition, the source rock, also known as a protolith, and the context (pressure, temperature, hydrological features, etc.) of its formation.

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