Petrogenesis of Metamorphic Rocks

Front Matter....Pages I-VIII
Definition and Types of Metamorphism....Pages 1-7
Factors of Metamorphism....Pages 8-15
The Concept of Metamorphic Facies....Pages 16-18
Metamorphic Reactions in Carbonate Rocks....Pages 19-38
Graphical Representation of Metamorphic Mineral Parageneses....Pages 39-50
Hornfels Facies of Contact Metamorphism....Pages 51-64
Regional Dynamothermal Metamorphism....Pages 65-75
The Barrovian-Type Facies Series....Pages 76-97
The Abukuma-Type Facies Series....Pages 98-107
Intermediate Facies Series....Pages 108-114
Granulite Facies....Pages 115-125
Eclogite Facies....Pages 126-130
Change of Chemical Composition of Minerals with Progressive Metamorphism....Pages 131-135
Burial Metamorphism....Pages 136-153
The Temperature and Pressure Conditions of the Regional Dynamothermal Metamorphism....Pages 154-175
Anatexis, Formation of Migmatites, and Origin of Granitic Magmas....Pages 176-208
Appendix: Nomenclature of Common Metamorphic Rocks....Pages 209-213
Back Matter....Pages 214-220