Petrogenesis of Metamorphic Rocks

Front Matter....Pages i-x
Definition and Types of Metamorphism....Pages 1-8
From Diagenesis to Metamorphism....Pages 9-14
Factors of Metamorphism....Pages 15-27
Mineral Parageneses: The Building Blocks of Metamorphic Rocks....Pages 28-30
Graphical Representation of Metamorphic Mineral Parageneses....Pages 31-54
Classification Principles: Metamorphic Facies versus Metamorphic Grade....Pages 55-63
The Four Divisions of Metamorphic Grade....Pages 64-96
General Characteristics of Metamorphic Terrains....Pages 97-110
Metamorphic Reactions in Carbonate Rocks....Pages 111-139
Metamorphism of Marls....Pages 140-153
Metamorphism of Ultramafic Rocks: Systems MgO-SiO 2 -CO 2 -H 2 O and MgO-CaO-SiO 2 -H 2 O....Pages 154-167
Metamorphism of Mafic Rocks....Pages 168-203
Very-Low-Grade Metamorphism of Graywackes....Pages 204-205
Metamorphism of Pelites....Pages 206-238
A Key to Determine Metamorphic Grades and Major Reaction-Isograds or Isograds in Common Rocks....Pages 239-255
Regional Hypersthene Zone (Granolite High-Grade)....Pages 256-275
Eclogites....Pages 276-282
Anatexis, Formation of Migmatites, and Origin of Granitic Magmas....Pages 283-339
Back Matter....Pages 340-348