Metamorphic Rocks and Processes Quiz

Presence of volatiles

Pressure

Temperature (correct)

Chemical active fluids

Beginning of melting, 650-1100 °C

Higher T (Igneous rocks and carbonates)

150±50 °C (correct)

Lower T (shale, organic matters)

5 kbar and presence of aqueous fluid (correct)

3 kbar and absence of aqueous fluid

7 kbar and presence of CO2 fluid

10 kbar and presence of high-temperature fluid

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