Chapter 1 Definition of metamorphism, classification of metamorphic rocks

 1.1 Definition of metamorphism

 1.2 Classification and nomenclature of metamorphic rocks

 1.3 The minerals of metamorphic rocks

 1.4 English mineral names

 1.5 Description of thin sections of metamorphic rocks

 HOMEWORK

Chapter 2 Conditions of metamorphism, P-T-t paths, the Phase Rule, composition-assemblage diagrams, metamorphic facies

 2.1 Limits of metamorphism

 2.2 P-T-t paths

 2.3 Equilibrium

 2.4 The Phase Rule

 2.5 Using the Phase Rule to fix P- T Conditions

 2.6 AFM diagrams

 2.7 Metamorphic facies

 HOMEWORK

Chapter 3 Contact metamorphism 1 : the role of heat

 3.1 Introduction

 3.2 Contact aureole of the Markfield Diorite, Leicestershire, England

 3.3 Contact aureole of the Skiddaw Granite, Lake District, England

 3.4 Heat transfer at the contacts of intrusions

 3.5 Effect of intrusion size and shape on aureole size and shape

 3.6 Thermal conduction models of contact aureoles

 3.7 Thermal convection models of contact aureoles

 3.8 Facies series in contact metamorphism

 HOMEWORK

Chapter 4 Contact metamorphism 2: the role of fluids

 4.1 Introduction

 4.2 Contact metamorphism of limestone

 4.3 Buffering of H2O and CO2 in calcareous skarns

 4.4 Very high temperature reactions between calcite and quartz

 4.5 Discussion

 HOMEWORK

Chapter 5 Dynamic metamorphism

 5.1 Introduction and definition

 5.2 Strain

 5.3 Classification of dynamic metamorphic rocks

 5.4 The Lochseiten Mylonite, Switzerland

 5.5 Dynamic metamorphism in Dengfeng County, Henan Province

 5.6 Dynamic metamorphism in relation to depth

 5.7 Microstructures of metamorphic rocks

 HOMEWORK

Chapter 6 Regional metamorphism 1: Barrow's Metamorphic Zones

 6.1 Introduction

 6.2 Barrow's Zones in pelitic rocks

 6.3 Changes in mineral assemblages with metamorphic grade

 6.4 The Sulitjelma District, Norway and Sweden

 6.5 Garnet growth and zoning at Sulitjelma

 6.6 Geothermal gradients and metamorphic field gradients

 HOMEWORK

Chapter 7 Regional metamorphism 2: basic igneous rocks

 7.1 Sulitjelma greenstones and amphibolites

 7.2 The boundary between the greenschist and amphibolite facies

 7.3 ACF triangular diagrams to represent mineral assemblages of metabasites

 7.4 Plotting ACF triangular diagrams

 7.5 Metamorphic temperature gradients in sedimentary basins

 HOMEWORK

Chapter 8 Regional metamorphism 3: ocean floor metamorphism

 8.1 Metamorphism at spreading ocean ridges

 8.2 The Troodos Ophiolite, Cyprus

 8.3 Petrology of the Ophiolite

 8.4 Structure and geothermal gradients of oceanic ridges

 8.5 Hydrothermal activity near spreading ridges

 8.6 Conclusions

 HOMEWORK

Chapter 9 Regional metamorphism 4: high temperature metamorphism

 9.1 Partial melting and migmatites

 9.2 Structural varieties of migmatite

 9.3 Field relations of migmatites

 9.4 The granulite facies

 9.5 Why are granulites so dry?

 9.6 The Adirondack Mountains, New York State, USA

 9.7 Ultra-high temperature metamorphism

 HOMEWORK

Chapter 10 Regional metamorphism 5: HP and UHP metamorphism

 10.1 High pressure metamorphism

 10.2 The Franciscan metamorphic belt of California

 10.3 Eclogites and the eclogite facies

 10.4 Ultra high pressure metamorphism

 10.5 How did HP and UHP rocks get back to the surface?

10.6 UHP rocks, the range of conditions of metamorphism and implications for metamorphic facies

 HOMEWORK

Chapter 11 Extra-terrestrial metamorphism

 11.1 Impact metamorphism

 11.2 Meteor Crater, Arizona, USA

 11.3 Shock metamorphism at the N6rdlinger Ries Crater, Germany

 11.4 Metamorphism in Moon rocks

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