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Metamorphic Rocks
Rocks & Minerals Notes: Page 10
How are metamorphic
rocks formed?
MELTING DOES NOT OCCUR!
What is the difference between
Regional and Contact Metamorphism?
Large geographic area
Example:
where mountains form
small geographic area
Example:
when rocks come in
contact with magma
Key Identifying Features of Metamorphic Rocks
Dark
Red
Color
Shiny,
flaky
Please Answer the Questions on Page 11
Using Your Earth Science Reference Tables.
The Answers (Page 11):
1. Gneiss
2. Quartzite
3. Sandstone
Shale
Limestone
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