Metamorphic Zones and Grades

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What are the three defined metamorphic zones based on?

  • Geological age
  • Magnetic properties
  • Temperature and pressure conditions
  • Presence of index minerals (correct)

What marks the boundary between each metamorphic zone?

  • Appearance or disappearance of an index mineral (correct)
  • Fracture density
  • Changes in rock color
  • Magnetic anomalies

What do Isograds mark in metamorphic zones?

  • Last appearance of an index mineral
  • First appearance of an index mineral (correct)
  • Temperature only
  • Pressure only

What does metamorphic grade describe?

<p>Relative temperature and pressure conditions (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are Isograds defined by?

<p>&quot;Mineral in&quot; and &quot;mineral-out&quot; isograds (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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