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Metamorphic Rocks

Sven Holbik via YouTube

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This introductory course explains how heat, pressure, and deformation transform existing rocks, covering metamorphic minerals, textures, grades, environments, and common rock types. It also briefly introduces mineral and fossil-fuel resources derived from rocks.

Syllabus

Intro
What Is Metamorphism?
What Drives Metamorphism?
Confining Pressure and Differential Stress
Metamorphic Textures
Garnet-Mica Schist
Common Metamorphic Rocks
Increasing Metamorphic Grade
Metamorphic Environments
Contact Metamorphism
Hydrothermal Metamorphism
Regional Metamorphism
Metamorphic Zones and Index Minerals
Migmatite
Resources from Rocks and Minerals
Metallic Resources
Energy Resources: Fossil Fuels

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Sven Holbik

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