Contact Metamorphism

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Author:

Stephen Nelson

Subject:

Science and Technology

Institution Name:

Tulane University

Collection:

NAGT Cutting Edge (SERC)

Grade Level:

Post-secondary

Abstract:

This set of lecture notes about contact metamorphism contains information on contact aureoles, isograds, thermal conductivity, and latent heat of crystallization. Albite-epidote hornfels, hornblende hornfels, pyroxene hornfels, and sanidinite facies are presented. Skarns are also discussed. A number of ternary diagrams and illustrations are included. This resource is part of the Teaching Petrology collection. http://serc.carleton.edu/NAGTWorkshops/petrology03/index.html

Course Type:

Learning Module

Languages:

English

Material Type:

Lecture Notes

Media Format:

Text/HTML, Downloadable docs

Conditions of Use:

Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial 3.0

Copyright Holder:

Copyright 2001 Tulane University New Orleans, LA 70118.