Metamorphic Rock: analyze and describe samples of metamorphic rock and then consider how they might be classified into logical groups.

Metamorphic Rock

Analyze and describe samples of metamorphic rock and then consider how they might be classified into logical groups.

(A)Analyze the metamorphic rocks in Fig. A7.1.1 and actual rock samples of them, if available. Beneath or beside each picture, briefly note the most distinctive features you observe in the rock.

(B) Reflect on your observations and descriptions of metamorphic rocks in part A. Then describe how you would classify the rocks into groups.