Petrogenesis of Metamorphic Rocks

Front Matter....Pages i-x
Definition and Types of Metamorphism....Pages 1-6
Factors of Metamorphism....Pages 7-14
The Concept of Metamorphic Facies....Pages 15-22
Metamorphic Reactions in Carbonate Rocks....Pages 23-46
Graphical Representation of Metamorphic Mineral Parageneses....Pages 47-63
Hornfels Facies of Contact Metamorphism....Pages 64-83
Regional Dynamothermal Metamorphism....Pages 84-93
The Barrovian-Type Facies Series....Pages 94-115
The Abukuma-Type Facies Series....Pages 116-124
Intermediate Facies Series....Pages 125-130
Granulite Facies....Pages 131-141
Eclogites....Pages 142-147
Change of Chemical Composition of Minerals with Progressive Metamorphism....Pages 148-152
Burial Metamorphism....Pages 153-172
The Temperature and Pressure Conditions of the Regional Dynamothermal Metamorphism....Pages 173-191
Anatexis, Formation of Migmatites, and Origin of Granitic Magmas....Pages 192-224
Appendix: Nomenclature of Common Metamorphic Rocks....Pages 225-229
Back Matter....Pages 231-237