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Explains what Barrovian metamorphism is and the evolution of rocks as they are transformed by metamorphism. The process of burial, heat, and pressure that causes metamorphism is described. The concepts of metamorphic facies, grades, zones, and index minerals are all covered as well.
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parent rock, barrovian metamorphism and metamorphic grade: facies, zones, and index minerals/ohio pg.ims.2.d, barrovian zones, james madison university, ohio pg.ims.2.d, grades of metamorphism, index minerals, isograds, measuring metamorphic intensity, metamorphic facies, metamorphic grades, metamorphic zones, distribution of metamorphic rocks
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