Metamorphic rocks form one of the three great divisions of rock types. They are distinguished from igneous rocks, which form from molten magma, and sedimentary rocks, which form from sediments eroded from existing rock … Näytä lisää

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Metamorphic rocks are characterized by their distinctive mineral composition and texture.
Metamorphic minerals
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Metamorphic rocks make up a large part of the Earth's crust and form 12% of the Earth's land surface. The lower continental crust is mostly metamafic-rock and pelite which have reached the granulite facies. The middle continental crust is dominated by metamorphic … Näytä lisää

Schistose bedrock can pose a challenge for civil engineering because of its pronounced planes of weakness. A hazard may exist even in … Näytä lisää

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