We often talk about climate change, melting glaciers, or strange landforms. But we rarely think about something that’s always ...

Examples of metamorphic rocks include marble, which originates from limestone and slate, which originates from clay. Slate is dark grey/green in colour and can be split into thin layers for use as ...

This is a beginner's guide to identifying UK rock types. The guide has two main sections: background information on the structure and forces affecting the Earth in relation to rock formation a more ...

Metamorphic rock is formed when existing rock is transformed under high heat and pressure, which generally destroys any fossils that were in the rock before it was metamorphosed. For example, marble ...

Examples of igneous rocks Granite Basalt Pumice Gabbro Metamorphic Rock Type Metamorphic rocks form from a previously existing rock, be it igneous, sedimentary or even an older metamorphic rock ...

Cata-, meso-, and epinorms are proposed for metamorphic rocks. The catanorm is essentially the CIPW norm calculated on the basis of molecular percentages and applied to high-grade metamorphic rocks.

For example, if you look at the metamorphic rocks in the area of Lock 12 near Holtwood Dam, they change appearance within a matter of feet. Two rock types in this area are worth pointing out.