Phyllite is Found inside – Page 99Average grain size is about epidote , and a change from clinozoisite to epi0.01 to 0.05 mm . In the phyllite unit , the common dote in the phyllite unit ; the appearance of biometamorphic minerals are quartz , plagioclase , tite and ... There are various physical properties of Quartzite like Hardness, Grain Size, Fracture, Streak, Porosity, Luster, Strength etc which defines it. νικής Γεωλογικής Εταιρίας, 2001. In general, shale is fissile and readily splits into layers parallel to the bedding plane, which is the plane of clay flake deposition. Phyllite has fine-grained mica flakes in a preferred orientation, whereas slate has extremely fine clay flakes that achieve a preferred orientation, and schist has large flakes in a preferred orientation. Mineralogy - contains mica minerals ( biotote, chlorite, muscovite) which typically impart a sheen on foliation surfaces; can contain cubic pyrite porphyroblasts. Luster of Gneiss is the interaction of light with the surface of Gneiss. Shale is laminated, meaning the rock consists of many thin layers that are bound together. It can be seen from the fractal curve of each sample in Figure 2 that the fractal curve of grain size distribution of extremely fractured phyllite samples with different pile numbers in fault fracture zone is approximately a straight line, and the correlation coefficient is more significant than 0.95 after fitting the straight line to each data point. This is different from the crystallite size, which refers to the size of a single crystal inside a particle or grain. Physical properties of rocks are used to identify the type of rocks and to discover more about them. Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Scratch Resistant, Wear Resistant. Which mineral is responsible for the strong foliation in a schist? 2. On the other hand Crystals of other metamorphic minerals such as andalusite, biotite, cordierite, garnet, and staurolite might also form within phyllite. ... non-foliated: phyllite. Found inside – Page 222Most of them derive from phyllites and mica schists. Their maximum grain size is about 0.5 mm across. The matrix is highly micaceous and contains a considerable proportion of thermally decomposed calcite nodules. Pressure and temperature affect the rock depth and, as a whole, metamorphism. Which of the following is the main factor in the process of regional metamorphism? contact heat: hornfels

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D. Larger crystals indicate the melt cooled at a deeper depth. But grain size is also dependent on the grain size of the protolith. Found inside – Page 71Phyllite. Grain Size Structure • Dark grey to black, occasionally green • Fine to medium grain size • Wavy surface with occasional small crystals set in • Silky sheen on surface USE Roofing slate, blackboards, roofing granules and ... Texture - foliated, foliation on a mm scale. The classification in Table 1 is been based on visual identification using a hand lens. Which type of pressure will result in the alignment of metamorphic minerals? 40. Introduction. 4.QUARTZITE Grain size : coarse grained Usual Colour : Brown Structure : Granulose Texture : Granoblastic. Found inside – Page 88Increasing metamorphic grade is accompanied by increasing grain size. In a phyllite, the grains are barely visible and produce a sheen on foliation surfaces. When grains, typically micas, become easily visible the rock is called schist. In contact metamorphism there is a ____________ . It composed of mainly flake-shaped mica minerals. Rock: Parent rock for phyllite is  In metamorphic rocks facies are groups of minerals called mineral assemblages. Larger crystals indicate the melt cooled gradually. 6.4 Metamorphic Environments. Table 4D–2 Grain size 4D–1 Table 4D–3 Texture 4D–1 Table 4D–4 Secondary cavities 4D–1 Table 4D–5 Rock type classification 4D–2 Table 4D–6 Hardness and unconfined compressive strength 4D–3 Table 4E–1 Line survey data 4E–1 Table 4E–2 Joint set spacing categories 4E–1 … Colour: Black to Igneous rocks form when magma from inside the Earth moves toward the surface, or is forced above the Earth’s surface as lava and ash by a volcano. Lithology may refer to either a detailed description of these characteristics, or a summary of the gross physical character of a rock. a local intrusive heat source impact metamorphism the increase in temperature with increasing depth of burial due to increased rate of radioactive decay, would fizz with the application of acid is commonly used in billiard table construction demonstrates schistosity is a high-grade, silicate-rich, mineralogically banded metamorphic rock, transform fault margins spreading centers continent/continent margins subduction type margins, local heat source frictional heat source regional heat source, increasing metamorphic grade decreasing metamorphic grade increasing degree of contact metamorphism, The internal heat of the Earth, the weight of overlying rocks, and horizontal pressures developed as rocks become deformed The weight of the overlying rocks, solar heating, and nuclear fusion Horizontal pressures developed as rocks deform, bonding, heat released during crystallization Internal heat of the Earth, nuclear fission, heat released during chemical weathering, a device that measures temperature in deep drill holes a device that measures current rock temperatures at the surface a mineral assemblage that can reveal the minimum temperature attained during heating the range of temperatures experienced by a rock during its geologic history, contact pressure directed pressure confining pressure chemical pressure, increases in pressure increases in temperature reaction with hydrothermal fluids all of these, preserved sedimentary layering pulverized rock fragments new minerals large olivine crystals, with increasing metamorphism, the clay minerals breakdown to form micas with increasing metamorphism, the grain size of the minerals gets smaller with increasing metamorphism, foliation develops with increasing metamorphism, the amount of water decreases, greenstone-basalt quartzite - quartz arenite schist - shale hornfels - dolomite, a change in the chemical environment an increase in temperature an increase in pressure all of these, about 5 times atmospheric pressure about 50 times atmospheric pressure about 500 times atmospheric pressure about 5000 times atmospheric, metasomatism cataclasis foliation retrograde metamorphism, the change in the bulk composition of a rock during metamorphism metamorphism caused by nearby intrusions metamorphism caused by tectonic movements along faults the parallel alignment of minerals in a metamorphic rock, at continental collision zones along shallow faults at mid-ocean ridges in mid-continental regions, adjacent to igneous intrusions along faults in subduction zones in all of these settings, burial metamorphism along faults contact metamorphism regional metamorphism, porphyroblasts bedding metasomatism foliation, sedimentary bedding is required in order for a rock to develop metamorphic foliation sedimentary bedding and metamorphic foliation are two terms for the same phenomenon sedimentary bedding and metamorphic foliation are generally parallel there is no regular relationship between sedimentary bedding and metamorphic foliation, crystal size the texture of the parent rock the degree to which minerals are segregated into lighter and darker bands the metamorphic grade, shale - slate - phyllite phyllite - gneiss - schist phyllite - slate - schist schist - shale - gneiss, 3000 degrees C per km 300 degrees C per km 30 degrees C per km 3 degrees C per km, increases from left to right increases from right to left cannot be determined from the diagram. Phyllite is very abundant metamorphic rock in the word. Physical properties of rocks are used to identify the type of rocks and to discover more about them. Low Grade (Higher than Slate), Metamorphic Figure 7.2.4 Examples of foliated metamorphic rocks: (A) Slate, (B) Phyllite, (C) Schist, (D) Gneiss. Found inside – Page 27Mineral composition of rocks from Metcalf phyllite ( From examination in this section by J. B. Hadley : Percentages ... is expressed by orientation of micaceous minerals | These differences may result from the finer grain size sultstone ... Multiple Choice Questions Metamorphic Rocks - Chapter 7. Shale is similar to siltstone but with even finer grain size, less than 1/256 of a millimeter in diameter.. It has a Which rock is shown? Lab 5 Igneous Rocks . As already noted, slate is formed from the low-grade metamorphism of shale, and has microscopic clay and mica crystals that have grown perpendicular to the stress. The geologist really meant to tell the classmate that the rock they were laying on _______________ . Grain size, shape, color, cleavage, and other physical properties are best revealed in PP light. Phyllite 7. Phyllite: A fine-grained, well-foliated rock in which the grains are barely visible with a hand lens as shiny flakes. Marble is a metamorphic rock that forms from a ___________ parent . Found inside – Page 52Visible pores (visible at magnifications up to about 800x) have an average size of about 50 pm. ... The phyllite grains are wedged between noncompressible detrital grains and, when present, form abundant pseudo- matrix that ... Additionally, a protomylonite is a mylonitic rock produced from contact-metamorphosed rock, with granulation and flowage being due to overthrusts following the contact surfaces between intrusion and country rock, (Wilkerson Pers. Metamorphic Grade: Published: 4 November 2021 (GMT+10) wikipedia.org. M Phyllite – a low grade metamorphic rock composed mostly of micaceous minerals ... S Siltstone – a clastic sedimentary rock defined by its grain size M Skarn – calcium-bearing silicate rocks of any age: a metasomatic rock M Slate – a low grade metamorphic rock formed from shale or silts phyllite), the terms spotted hornfels, or spotted phyllite would Metamorphic Rock Classification Figure 23-14b. During metamorphism a quartz arenite will change into what type of rock? (standard deviation of 1.0). The material you choose will be determined by personal preference, the location of the patio, your budget, and the size of the outdoor space, and what's available in your area. the increase in temperature with increasing depth of burial. is often found as black to gray, or light greenish gray in color. The lithology of a rock unit is a description of its physical characteristics visible at outcrop, in hand or core samples, or with low magnification microscopy.Physical characteristics include colour, texture, grain size, and composition. The streak of Gneiss is white whereas its fracture is irregular. Slabs of phyllite are B. Phyllite is higher than slate in metamorphism grade and lower than schist. 1. Igneous rocks with a coarse grain size are a) Intrusive (cooled from magma) b) Extrusive (cooled from lava) 3. When the platy mineral grains have grown large enough to be seen with the unaided eye, the rock can be called "schist." A. air B. pressure C. temperature D. water 7. Featuring over 250 contributions from more than 100 earth scientists from 18 countries, The Encyclopedia of Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology deals with the nature and genesis of igneous rocks that have crystallized from molten magma, and ... decreases. Foliated rocks are often very easy to distinguish from non-foliated rocks, as the layers are often very distinct. Riverstone has evolved to be a phyllite, because it has metamorphosed to a greater degree than would have been the case if it was just a slate. The term “crystalline rocks” refers to either igneous or metamorphic rocks. On the other hand Crystals of other metamorphic minerals such as andalusite, biotite, cordierite, garnet, and staurolite might also form within phyllite. These are the terms you needed to know for the pre-lab quiz. Quartzite 5. What is the pressure on a rock at 15 kilometers depth? 7. Grain Size: Coarse grains are visible to the naked eye, and the minerals can usually be identified without using a magnifier. When the platy mineral grains have grown large enough to be seen with the unaided eye, the rock can be called "schist." changes in mineralogy and/or texture (for example grain size) and often in chemical composition in a rock. areas of regional metamorphism where where beds of sedimentary rocks have been D. Larger crystals indicate the melt cooled at a … Which of the following is not used to classify foliated rocks? Physical properties of rocks are used to identify the type of rocks and to discover more about them. A. Recrystallization and pressure are what cause lineation to deformed rocks. Larger crystals indicate the melt cooled gradually. Found inside – Page 106Point - count data for the phyllite and metagraywacke thrust panel IQm = monocrystalline quartz ... Because of point - counting conventions and the fine grain size of sandstones , amounts of plutonic clasts are underestimated . For metamorphic and igneous rocks the same reasoning is applicable, with a grain size qualification only being necessary in the coarser grained rocks. There are different types of rocks existing in nature. During metamorphism, changes in the bulk composition of a rock occur primarily as a result of __________? Schist Basalt/gabbro, shale B, R, S Med-high Crystals easily visible throughout rock – usually all micas, giving it … Phyllite is a foliated metamorphic rock that has been low pressure and heat. In order to explore the fracture mechanism of jointed Phyllite, the TAJW-2000 rock mechanics test system is used to carry out uniaxial compression tests on … Slate. Found inside – Page 16The criteria that identify the chert are extremely fine grain size , granoblastic texture , restriction of impurities to iron PHYLLITE OF BRICEBURG The phyllite of Briceburg unit includes phyllite , argillite , metagraywacke , sparse ... Fine-grained, Well-developed schistosity. Phyllite is mainly composed of fine grains of mica minerals that are muscovite, or sericite. These are the terms you needed to know for the pre-lab quiz. 2-How they form Metamorphic rocks: The original rock (protolith) is subjected to heat (temperatures greater than 150 to 200 °C) and pressure (1500 bars), causing profound physical and/or chemical change.The temperatures were not enough to melt the rock, otherwise, an igneous rock would have formed. impact metamorphism. in building facades and for decorative crushed stone. It is fine grain size, dark color metamorphic rock, often grey or dark green. The optical properties refractive index and pleochroism are also determined using PP light. Introduction. There are various physical properties of Quartzite like Hardness, Grain Size, Fracture, Streak, Porosity, Luster, Strength etc which defines it. The objective of this paper is to investigate the effects of initial particle gradation and rock content on the crushing behavior (i.e. We use XP light, sometimes focused with conoscopic and Bertrand lenses, to determine other properties including retardation, optic sign, and 2V . a) shale. This tunnel has been excavated in graphitic phyllite, similar to that tested by Salcedo, at depths of up to 1200 m through the Andes mountains. …. The lithology of a rock unit is a description of its physical characteristics visible at outcrop, in hand or core samples, or with low magnification microscopy.Physical characteristics include colour, texture, grain size, and composition. At that point the rock can be called a "phyllite." ______ is the process where rocks previously metamorphosed under high-grade conditions are later metamorphosed under low-grade conditions. Which of the following lists the rocks in the order of increasing grain size and increasing grade of metamorphism? boundary, Hardness: 1-2 on the Mohs Hardness, Also fissility (a tendency to split into The grain size and composition of minerals in shale determine its permeability, hardness, and plasticity. During the metamorphism of the shales and sometimes during the volcanic ash layers, the metamorphism transforms platy clay minerals into small mica layers. A. gneiss B. phyllite C. schist D. slate shale or pelite, or slate which in turn came from a shale protolith. Gneiss is translucent to opaque in nature whereas its toughness is 1.2. Found inside – Page 70Argillite The textural term “phyllite” can be applied to metamorphosed clay shale, mudstone, and sandstones with a large ... Although sedimentary structures have not been preserved, the grain sizes and poor sorting suggest deposition by ... Slate is an extremely fine-grained metamorphic rock characterized by a slaty cleavage by virtue of which it can be readily split into thin sheets having parallel smooth surfaces. Minerals: Graphite, muscovite, sericite, or chlorite, or the translucent fine-grained white mica, quartz, Plagioclase. The classification of igneous rocks depends on both grain size and silica composition. Found inside – Page 53Can grade into phyllite with decreasing grain size. Some original quartz grains still remaining. COMMON TO RARE Siltstones, equant, subrounded–rounded. Composed of subangular quartz grains set in a quartz-rich or a clay-rich matrix. This is a result of schist having higher grade metamorphism. There are different types of rocks existing in nature. 2-How they form Metamorphic rocks: The original rock (protolith) is subjected to heat (temperatures greater than 150 to 200 °C) and pressure (1500 bars), causing profound physical and/or chemical change.The temperatures were not enough to melt the rock, otherwise, an igneous rock would have formed. Found inside – Page 202B mainly in grain size and quartz content . ... In outcrop , metagrey- sures of the Phyllite belt , relict sedimentary grains of quartz and wacke is similar in appearance to the rocks assigned to the lowest plagioclase ( now albite ) ... The smaller grain-size population within the quartz-rich lens is characterized by a median area of 81µm2 with a standard deviation of 20µm2 and an aspect ratio of 2.3 (standard deviation of 1.0). It has strong foliation, which is visible as sheet-like cleavage. Physical Properties of Gneiss. Found inside – Page 121The distinction between phyllite and schist is essentially one of grain size ( ... ) " . Elsewhere Newman gives an even more detailed analysis , describing various types of schists , phyllites and sandstone used by sculptors working in ... scaled between 1-2 on the Mohs Hardness scale and has a specific gravity or Phyllite Shale B, R, S Low-med Similar to slate, but sheets are undulating (wrinkled). A rock that shows no foliation is called a hornfels if the grain size is small, and a granulite, if the grain size is large and individual minerals can be easily distinguished with a hand lens. Slate, phyllite, schist, and gneiss are found in … The official Rocks and Minerals List for 2018 includes specific rocks and minerals covered in the event.

Slate and Gneiss are examples of … Choose one: A. Found inside – Page 28... phyllite content over relatively short vertical distances ( 8-9 ft ) suggest that provenance is not a major factor affecting phyllite abundance . Porosity and permeability are also affected by grain size ; they tend to increase with ... For metamorphic and igneous rocks the same reasoning is applicable, with a grain size qualification only … The crystals of sheet-silicate minerals such as chlorite, biotite and muscovite in the filite are large enough to give the rock its distinctive satin luminance and fluffy cleavage, but are not as visible as invisible to the eye. Igneous rock: is formed through the cooling and solidification of magma or lava. Found inside – Page 78Phyllite V does not grow in this general environment however. The clay only grows in microcavities of bioclasts. This implies several factors. ... A fourth series of observations concerns the grain-size of the sediment where phyllite V ... Found inside – Page 16Clastics, brownish gray, of variable grain sizes (with volcanic and milky quartz components). Phyllite, olive colored to gray; intercalated with chlorite schist (metavolcanic) at the base and with marble at the top. Luster of Gneiss is dull. Spotted Phyllite. Multiple Choice Questions Metamorphic Rocks - Chapter 7. A collection of Javascript utilities to be incorporated into scientific courseware. What is the relationship between metamorphic foliation and sedimentary bedding? Slate is a foliated metamorphic rock that forms at relatively low temperature and pressure. Fine grains are smaller and usually cannot be identified without using a magnifier. A normal geothermal gradient is approximately _________ . Many phyllites contain enough mica to give them a black color and a submetallic luster. C. grain size becomes coarse D. increase in mineral alignment 6. a. pressure b. recrystallization c. melting d. chemical fluid. The rock also has a strong slaty foliation, which is horizontal in this view, and has developed because the rock was being squeezed during metamorphism. Slate and Gneiss are examples of foliated rock. What is the most prominent textural feature of regional metamorphic rocks?? Grain size – Fine to medium grained; can often see crystals with the naked eye.. Hardness –Hard.. Colour – Usually alternating lighter and darker bands, often shiny.. Mineralogy – Mica minerals ( biotite, chlorite, muscovite), quartz and plagioclase often present as monomineralic bands, garnet porphyroblasts common.. Other features –Smoothish to touch. Gneiss 4. What is the hardness of phyllite? Protolith Protolith refers to the original rock, prior to metamorphism. As a general subjected to moderate heat and compression by the colliding of continental The pressure and heat that drive metamorphism result from which three forces? M Phyllite – a low grade metamorphic rock composed mostly of micaceous minerals ... S Siltstone – a clastic sedimentary rock defined by its grain size M Skarn – calcium-bearing silicate rocks of any age: a metasomatic rock M Slate – a low … What are the 4 steps of sedimentary rock formation? Which of the following sets is arranged in order of increasing metamorphic grade? Multiple Choice Questions Metamorphic Rocks - Chapter 7. Mylonites usually have a quartzo-feldspathic protolith (like granite or gneiss) although they may originate from any rock type. , or grain size in sedimentary rocks, is a noticeable textural feature. Some is olated crystals might be visible. Found inside – Page 691A large number of phyllite (some with kink folds) and mica schist clasts (well rounded). Matrix and melt clasts are rather ... Matrix is phyllosilicate dominated and seemingly has bimodal grain size population (<1 mm and >2 mm). due to increased rate of radioactive decay. Schist Basalt/gabbro, shale B, R, S Med-high Crystals easily visible throughout rock – usually all micas, giving it a scaly look. Metamorphic rocks are those rocks that have undergone changes in mineralogy, texture and/or chemical composition as a result of changes in temperature and pressure. Which of the following lists the rocks in the order of increasing grain size and increasing grade of metamorphism? The colors can be mostly dark, or mostly light. The following is a list of rock types recognized by geologists.There is no agreed number of specific types of rocks. Other uses Any unique combination of chemical composition, mineralogy, grain size, texture, or other distinguishing characteristics can describe rock types. It is The 2018 identification list can be found here. A rock that shows no foliation is called a hornfels if the grain size is small, and a granulite, if the grain size is large and individual minerals can be easily distinguished with a hand lens. Grain Size Quartz (± cement) Quartz + Feldspar (± cement) Quartz +Clay Matrix (± cement) Calcite Grains (not inter grown crystals) and calcite cement Calcareous Fossil fragments + calcite cement (± calcite grains) Gravel Coarse grained Majority of grains over 2 mm. The NW Himalaya, where the Kohistan–Ladakh intra-oceanic island arc (KLIA; labelled as K and L in Fig. The book is a collaboration of faculty from Earth Science departments at Universities and Colleges across British Columbia and elsewhere"--BCcampus website. C. Larger crystals indicate the melt cooled rapidly. Additionally, different classification systems exist for each major type of rock. plates and mountain-building events. occasionally trimmed and used as landscape, paving or sidewalk stone. This mica minerals is strong parallel alignment, so easly to split into sheets or slabs. 6.4 Metamorphic Environments. You are walking in the direction of _________ . Examples of foliated metamorphic rocks. The eclogite facies occurs in which pressure-temperature regime? fine grained white mica achieves a preferred orientation, Texture: Foliated, associated with regional metamorphism due to mountain building. Found inside – Page 106All sand - size grains ( 0.0625-0.5 mm ) were counted . Grains smaller than 0.0625 mm were counted as matrix . Sandstones from the phyllite and metagraywacke thrust panel are compositionally mature , texturally immature , quartzose ... A rock that has undergone cataclastic metamorphism would most likely display which of the following? The amount of heat and pressure required to convert the shale into the filament is usually sufficient to remove any original sedimentary layer. 1) is wedged between the Indian and Asian plates, provides the ideal location to study the relative timings of arc and continent collisions due to the excellent preservation and exposure of the arc.Using data from this region, a number of workers have … The classification in Table 1 is been based on visual identification using a hand lens. metamorphism converts clay minerals into large grains of mica, along with writing slates. It is an index test, meaning that it can be performed relatively quickly and without the necessity of sophisticated equipment to provide important data on … The greenschist facies occurs in which pressure-temperature regime. The geological history of Tasmania, Australia From a biblical Flood perspective. America to the Scottish Highlands and the Alps in Europe. c) slate, phyllite, slate. Continued Grain size – Fine to medium grained; can often see crystals with the naked eye.. Hardness –Hard.. Colour – Usually alternating lighter and darker bands, often shiny.. Mineralogy – Mica minerals ( biotite, chlorite, muscovite), quartz and plagioclase often present as monomineralic bands, garnet porphyroblasts common.. Other features –Smoothish to touch. As the heat and compression density, called metamorphic quality increases, the mica sheets align themselves with the direction of stress and grow. sheen rock. as decorative aggregates, floor tiles, and other interior home decorations or The heating and compression of clay-rich, bed sedimentary rocks called shale creates a series of rock types of increasing metamorphic grade: slate, filite, schist and gneiss. Additional metamorphism converts filaments from schist; All the original clay and small mica crystals are transformed into large mica crystals, the remaining organic substances are destroyed and the high-grade metamorphic index minerals such as garnet and staurolite grow in the micro matrix. texture with grain size ranging between 0.1 and 0.5 mm. Found inside – Page 294Y FIGURE 5. a ) AFM diagram showing similarity of mafic volcanic rocks from Mother Lode , Phyllite and Central Belts ... Given this reduction in grain size , the common development of fine compositional banding and the strong planar and ... The classification of igneous rocks depends on both grain size and silica composition. At that point, phyllite becomes schist. Phyllite. Winter (2001) An Introduction to ... rock may concern such features as grain-size, color, chemical aspects, (aluminous, calcareous, mafic, felsic, etc.). There are various physical properties of Gneiss like Hardness, Grain Size, Fracture, Streak, Porosity, Luster, Strength etc which defines it. This tunnel has been excavated in graphitic phyllite, similar to that tested by Salcedo, at depths of up to 1200 m through the Andes mountains. Hornfels. Physical properties of rocks are used to identify the type of rocks and to discover more about them. The physical properties of Gneiss rock are vital in determining its Gneiss Texture and Gneiss Uses. Schist is a type of layering or foliation found of metamorphic rocks where minerals large enough to be seen by eye tend to line up all in the same direction.Oct 25, 2000. Contact metamorphism creates non-foliated rocks. Physical properties of rocks play an important role in determining its applications in various fields. Found inside – Page 30Phyllite from Switzerland. Grain size, texture and structure: This rock is medium- to fine-grained and equigranular, being derived, by regional metamorphism, from pelitic sedimentary rocks. The groundmass components tend to be anhedral, ... Confused with: Wollastonite which is commonly fluorescent before heating, and dissolves in hydrochloric acid. Streak is the color of rock when it is crushed or powdered. For thousands of years, brick has been made by firing a mixture of clay and other materials in a kiln. Sand grains, for example, are between 1/16 mm and 2 mm in diameter. Protolith Protolith refers to the original rock, prior to metamorphism.

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