Introduction to Metamorphism IN THIS LECTURE –Definition of Metamorphism –Limits of Metamorphism –Agents of Metamorphic Change o Temperature o Pressure.
Isograds for a single shale unit in southern Vermont Which side reflects a higher grade, or higher P/T environment?
Chapter 21: Metamorphism Rocks as chemical systems (Ch. 5)Rocks as chemical systems (Ch. 5) a particular assemblage of coexisting phases (thermodynamic.
Sedimentary Rocks Every stone a story, like a rosary. ---Joan Osborne.
Earth’s Internal Structure
Sedimentary Rocks Clastic Systems clast production, transportation, deposition, lithification
The Limits of Metamorphism
The Limits of Metamorphism Low-temperature limit grades into diagenesis –The boundary is somewhat arbitrary Diagenetic/weathering processes are indistinguishable.
1 Early Diagenesis/ Metal behaviour Kamuran Yasadi.
