formation of metamorphic rocks

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• Metamorphic rock — Metamorphic redirects here. For other uses, see Metamorphic (disambiguation). Quartzite, a form of metamorphic rock, from the Museum of Geology at University of Tartu collection. Metamorphic rock is the transformation of an existing rock type,… …   Wikipedia

• metamorphic rock — Any of a class of rocks that result from the alteration of preexisting rocks in response to changing geological conditions, including variations in temperature, pressure, and mechanical stress. The preexisting rocks may be igneous, sedimentary,… …   Universalium

• Formation of rocks — This article discusses how rocks are formed. There are also articles on physical rock formations, also known as strata, and the formal naming of geologic formations. The three main ways rocks are formed: * Sedimentary rocks are formed through the …   Wikipedia

• Formation (stratigraphy) — A formation or geological formation is the fundamental unit of lithostratigraphy. A formation consists of a certain number of rock strata that have a comparable lithology, facies or other similar properties. Formations are not defined on the… …   Wikipedia

• formation —    [ stratigraphy ]    The basic lithostratigraphic unit in the local classification of rocks. A body of rock (commonly a sedimentary stratum or strata, but also igneous and metamorphic rocks) generally characterized by some degree of internal… …   Glossary of landform and geologic terms

• Rock formation — This is a List of rock formations, meaning isolated, scenic, or spectacular surface rock outcrops. These are usually the result of weathering and erosion sculpting the existing rock. Rock formation in general refers to specific sedimentary strata …   Wikipedia

• Passaic Formation — The Passaic Formation is a mapped bedrock unit in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York. It was previously known as the Brunswick Formation since it was first described in the vicinity of New Brunswick, New Jersey. It is now named for the… …   Wikipedia

• Chuckanut Formation — Stratigraphic range: Early to Late Eocene …   Wikipedia

• Wissahickon Formation — Infobox Rockunit name = Wissahickon Formation type = Geological formation prilithology = Schist otherlithology = Gneiss and Quartzite namedfor = The Wissahickon Creek namedby = region = Piedmont of eastern North America caption = A hand sample of …   Wikipedia

• Solubility — Soluble redirects here. For the algebraic object called a soluble group , see Solvable group. Solubility is the property of a solid, liquid, or gaseous chemical substance called solute to dissolve in a solid, liquid, or gaseous solvent to form a… …   Wikipedia

• recrystallization — noun a) a technique for the purification of chemical compounds in which the compound is dissolved in a solvent and slowly cooled to form crystals b) a process in the formation of metamorphic rocks …   Wiktionary