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Module 08 Part 1 Metamorphic rock identification and
interpretation Lab/Quiz
Due
Nov 13 at 11:59pm
Points
54
Questions
54
Available
Oct 18 at 12am - Nov 13 at 11:59pm
Time Limit
None
Allowed Attempts
3
Instructions
Module 08 Part 1 Metamorphic rock identification and
interpretation Lab/Quiz
Purpose
The purpose of completing this lab assignment is to reinforce the concepts presented in this Module and
to help you understand the basic criteria used to classify metamorphic rocks and the environments in
which they are formed. You'll be bearing in mind some of the lessons of the Minerals, Igneous Rocks,
and Sedimentary Rocks lab here, and establishing competence in the final domain of rock identification,
building a foundation for the collaborative Rock Identification and Interpretation assignment at the end of
this unit. Use this MOD 08_Metamorphic Rocks_ID-key.pdf
(https://learn.vccs.edu/courses/561798/files/147273938/download?wrap=1) (https://learn.vccs.edu/courses/561798/files/147273938/download?download_frd=1) classification chart to
put names to the different samples. Directions
Virtual samples for Metamorphic Rocks
(http://opengeology.org/historicalgeology/virtual-sample-
sets/vss-metamorphic-rocks/) for this lab are online.
The format of these virtual samples is "GigaPans," very large photos that you can explore by
zooming in to check out details. You may need Flash installed on your computer in order to view
these GigaPans.
Examine the specimens in the order specified, bearing in mind additional information that is
described in the assignment. Answer the questions to the best of your ability.
You have the ability to go back and change your answers before submitting the assignment.
There is no time limit, but you cannot save and return later to finish. You must finish each attempt in
one sitting.
You have 3 attempts to complete the assignment. The highest grade will be saved in Grades for this
assignment.
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Grading
This assignment is worth 54 points: 54 multiple choice questions, each worth 1 point.
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Question 1
Samples A, B, and C are all examples of schist: different kinds of schist,
each with distinctive porphyroblasts.
Which schist sample is dominated by the mineral muscovite
?
Sample A Sample B Sample C All three schists are dominated by muscovite mica.
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1 / 1 pts
Question 2
Samples A, B, and C are all examples of schist: different kinds of schist,
each with distinctive porphyroblasts.
Which schist sample has porphyroblasts of the mineral garnet
?
Sample A Sample B Sample C All three display garnet. 1 / 1 pts
Question 3
Samples A, B, and C are all examples of schist: different kinds of schist,
each with distinctive porphyroblasts.
Which schist sample has porphyroblasts of the mineral magnetite
?
Sample A Sample B Sample C All three display magnetite.
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1 / 1 pts
Question 4
Samples A, B, and C are all examples of schist: different kinds of schist,
each with distinctive porphyroblasts.
Which schist sample has porphyroblasts of the mineral glaucophane
?
Sample A Sample B Sample C All three display glaucophane. 1 / 1 pts
Question 5
The graphs below compare various combinations of metamorphic
temperature / pressure conditions. Different metamorphic rocks form
under different conditions.
The second graph shows the tectonic interpretation of these different
metamorphic "facies."
Consider the minerals found in schist samples A, B, and C.
Which of the three is an example of blueschist, a rock that forms in
subduction zones, where the temperature is relatively low compared to
the high pressure?
Sample A Sample B
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Sample C 1 / 1 pts
Question 6
Compare samples D and E.
"D" is a small sample of rock, about 4 cm across. "E" is an outcrop of rock;
a yellow pencil on the outcrop provides a sense of scale.
Both "D" and "E" exhibit a distinctive metamorphic texture. What is it?
Foliation: slaty cleavage Foliation: schistocity Foliation: gneissic banding Nonfoliation: "fused" texture
1 / 1 pts
Question 7
Compare samples D and E again.
You identified an important metamorphic texture in the previous question.
What is the other feature to be seen in these rocks?
gneissic banding porphyroblasts brecciation
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original sedimentary bedding 0 / 1 pts
Question 8
Incorrect
Incorrect
Compare samples D and E again.
You identified an important metamorphic texture and a primary feature of
the protolith in the previous questions. What do these features imply about
the tectonic history of these two samples?
This question has two (2) possible correct answers. You will receive .5
points for each correct answer and lose .5 points for each incorrect
answer selection.
The rocks experienced low grades of metamorphism. The rocks experienced high grades of metamorphism. The rocks experienced confining pressure only. The rocks experienced differential stress. 0 / 1 pts
Question 9
Incorrect
Incorrect
Refer once again to samples D and E.
Which of the following is the best interpretation for these rocks?
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These rocks were subducted, as evidenced by the blueschist mineral
glaucophane. They were likely on some oceanic crust that was
metamorphosed under high pressure but low temperature conditions.
These rocks were subjected to differential stress during mountain building,
causing them to develop metamorphic foliation in the form of slaty
cleavage. However, they were not too throughly recrystallized, which is
why we can still see primary sedimentary bedding. Hence, these rocks
were probably on the fringes of a mountain belt.
These rocks were subjected to confining pressure during an episode of
rifting. Magma intrustions baked them into contact metamorphic rocks. The
rocks were throughly recrystallized.
These rocks were subjected to intense differential stress during mountain
building, causing them to develop metamorphic foliation in the form of
gneissic banding .They were throughly recrystallized at temperature /
pressure conditions near the solidus, which is why we can see evidence of
partial melting. Hence, these rocks were probably in the heart of a
mountain belt.
1 / 1 pts
Question 10
Compare samples "F" and "G."
There is a scale bar (in centimeters) at the top of the "F" image. The scale
of "G" is indicated by the red pen.
Both samples show dark and light stripes, but this striping has different
causes. In one, it's original sedimentary bedding viewed in cross-section
on the surface of a slate cleavage plane. In the other, the striping is
gneissic banding, viewed in cross-section.
Which sample, F or G, is the result of higher-grade metamorphism?
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"F" is higher grade, since it is fine-grained.
"G" is higher grade, since it is coarse-grained.
1 / 1 pts
Question 11
Compare samples "F" and "G" again. There is another line of evidence
that suggests the one is much more metamorphosed than the other. What
is it?
Folding Garnet porphyroblasts Metamorphic aureole 1 / 1 pts
Question 12
Examine sample H. This sample is 20 cm across.
Is it foliated or nonfoliated?
Foliated Nonfoliated 1 / 1 pts
Question 13
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Describe the shape of the large grains of quartz (light colored) in sample
H.
Angular Moderately rounded Well rounded 1 / 1 pts
Question 14
Consider sample I. This sample's scale is indicated by the centimeter
markings on the scale card.
Is the rock sample foliated or nonfoliated?
Foliated Nonfoliated 1 / 1 pts
Question 15
Describe the shape of the large grains of quartz (light colored) in sample I.
Angular Moderately rounded Well rounded
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1 / 1 pts
Question 16
Compare samples H and I. One is a metaconglomerate. The other is a
metabreccia (fault breccia). Which is which? Match the sample letter to
the correct identification below:
Sample H
Metaconglomerate
Sample I
Metabreccia (fault brecc
1 / 1 pts
Question 17
Interpret sample H.
There was once a deposit of limestone which was later metamorphosed
under differential stress, resulting in this foliated marble. It indicates
passive margin sedimentation on a carbonate bank followed by orogeny
(mountain-building).
There was once a deposit of limestone which was later metamorphosed
under confining pressure, resulting in this nonfoliated marble. It indicates
passive margin sedimentation on a carbonate bank followed by either
burial metamorphism in a sedimentary basin or contact metamorphism by
an intruding magma body.
There was once a deposit of conglomerate which was later
metamorphosed under differential stress, resulting in this foliated
metaconglomerate. It indicates depostion of gravel in a high-energy river
current followed by orogeny (mountain-building).
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There was once a deposit of conglomerate which was later
metamorphosed under confining pressure, resulting in this nonfoliated
metaconglomerate. It indicates depostion of gravel in a high-energy river
current followed by either burial metamorphism in a sedimentary basin or
contact metamorphism by an intruding magma body.
There was once a breccia that formed in a fault zone and was later
metamorphosed under differential stress, resulting in this foliated
metabreccia. It indicates faulting (brittle behavior at shallow depths in the
crust) followed by orogeny (mountain-building).
There was once a breccia that formed in a fault zone and was later
metamorphosed under confining pressure, resulting in this nonfoliated
metabreccia. It indicates faulting (brittle behavior at shallow depths in the
crust) followed by either burial metamorphism in a sedimentary basin or
contact metamorphism by an intruding magma body.
There was once a deposit of muddy sandstone which was later
metamorphosed under differential stress, resulting in this foliated schist. It
indicates passive margin sedimentation on a beach followed by orogeny
(mountain-building).
There was once a deposit of muddy sandstone which was later
metamorphosed under confining pressure, resulting in this nonfoliated
quartzite. It indicates passive margin sedimentation on a beach followed by
either burial metamorphism in a sedimentary basin or contact
metamorphism by an intruding magma body.
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Question 18
Interpret sample I.
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There was once a deposit of limestone which was later metamorphosed
under differential stress, resulting in this foliated marble. It indicates
passive margin sedimentation on a carbonate bank followed by orogeny
(mountain-building).
There was once a deposit of limestone which was later metamorphosed
under confining pressure, resulting in this nonfoliated marble. It indicates
passive margin sedimentation on a carbonate bank followed by either
burial metamorphism in a sedimentary basin or contact metamorphism by
an intruding magma body.
There was once a deposit of conglomerate which was later
metamorphosed under differential stress, resulting in this foliated
metaconglomerate. It indicates depostion of gravel in a high-energy river
current followed by orogeny (mountain-building).
There was once a deposit of conglomerate which was later
metamorphosed under confining pressure, resulting in this nonfoliated
metaconglomerate. It indicates depostion of gravel in a high-energy river
current followed by either burial metamorphism in a sedimentary basin or
contact metamorphism by an intruding magma body.
There was once a breccia that formed in a fault zone and was later
metamorphosed under differential stress, resulting in this foliated
metabreccia. It indicates faulting (brittle behavior at shallow depths in the
crust) followed by orogeny (mountain-building).
There was once a breccia that formed in a fault zone and was later
metamorphosed under confining pressure, resulting in this nonfoliated
metabreccia. It indicates faulting (brittle behavior at shallow depths in the
crust) followed by either burial metamorphism in a sedimentary basin or
contact metamorphism by an intruding magma body.
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There was once a deposit of muddy sandstone which was later
metamorphosed under differential stress, resulting in this foliated schist. It
indicates passive margin sedimentation on a beach followed by orogeny
(mountain-building).
There was once a deposit of muddy sandstone which was later
metamorphosed under confining pressure, resulting in this nonfoliated
quartzite. It indicates passive margin sedimentation on a beach followed by
either burial metamorphism in a sedimentary basin or contact
metamorphism by an intruding magma body.
1 / 1 pts
Question 19
Compare the outcrop in Sample "J" to the previous two samples, "H" and
"I."
A sense of the scale of the image is provided by the yellow pencil and the
scale card.
Does sample J more closely resemble H or I? Why?
Sample J seems more like H: both have well-rounded grains of light-
colored quartz.
Sample J seems more like I: both have angular grains of light-colored
quartz.
0 / 1 pts
Question 20
Incorrect
Incorrect
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What is the principle difference between the rock making up samples I
and J?
Different clast composition Different matrix (cement) composition Different clast shape One is foliated; the other is nonfoliated. 1 / 1 pts
Question 21
Compare samples K and L. Note that for each rock sample, two GigaPan
views are provided.
One of these samples is a fault breccia; the other is a mylonite. Review
the characteristics of fault breccia and mylonite with this
SmartFigure video
(http://media.pearsoncmg.com/bc/bc_0media_geo/smartfigure/mylonite-vs-
fault-breccia.html) .
Which of these two samples, K or L, is the mylonite? Why?
K is the mylonite. It has chunks of garnet in it. K is the mylonite. It has angular clasts and slickensides on the lower
surface of the sample.
L is the mylonite. It has chunks of garnet in it. L is the mylonite. It displays "augen" of several minerals, with "tails" that
stretch out parallel to the foliation.
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1 / 1 pts
Question 22
Which of these samples, K or L, formed under brittle conditions?
K; the rocky chunks in it are crushed up and angular L; the rocky chunks in it are smeared out - evidence of ductile flow 1 / 1 pts
Question 23
Select the zone - A or B - where sample K formed:
A B
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Question 24
Select the zone - A or B - where sample L formed:
A B 0 / 1 pts
Question 25
Incorrect
Incorrect
Review what your textbook has to say about serpentinite, a metamorphic
rock dominated by the mineral serpentine.
Sample M is serpentintite. What is the mineral habit of the serpentine you
can see in sample M?
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cubic hexagonal prisms asbestiform sheets 1 / 1 pts
Question 26
Select the zone (metamorphic environment) where Sample M would have
formed.
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A
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B C 1 / 1 pts
Question 27
Examine sample N. Is it foliated or nonfoliated?
Foliated Nonfoliated 1 / 1 pts
Question 28
Examine sample N. This rock would NOT
effervesce (fizz) if you put
hydrochloric acid (HCl) on it.
Identify the rock.
metaconglomerate quartzite marble hornfels 1 / 1 pts
Question 29
What is the protolith of sample N?
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conglomerate quartz sandstone limestone shale 1 / 1 pts
Question 30
Examine sample O. Is it foliated or nonfoliated?
Foliated Nonfoliated 0 / 1 pts
Question 31
Incorrect
Incorrect
Examine sample O. This rock would
effervesce (fizz) if you put
hydrochloric acid (HCl) on it.
Identify the rock.
metaconglomerate quartzite marble hornfels
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1 / 1 pts
Question 32
What is the protolith of sample O?
conglomerate quartz sandstone limestone shale 1 / 1 pts
Question 33
Compare samples N and O again.
You identified rock mineralogy as well as an important metamorphic
texture in the previous questions. What does this imply about the tectonic
history of these two samples?
This question has two (2) possible correct answers. You will receive .5
points for each correct answer and lose .5 points for each incorrect
answer selection.
Original sedimentary deposits included quartz sand only. Original sedimentary deposits included both quartz sand and lime mud. The rocks experienced confining pressure only. The rocks experienced differential stress.
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1 / 1 pts
Question 34
Examine samples P1 and P2. Are they foliated or nonfoliated?
Foliated Nonfoliated 1 / 1 pts
Question 35
Identify sample P1, noting its dull luster.
slate phyllite schist gneiss migmatite 1 / 1 pts
Question 36
Identify sample P2, noting its shiny luster and wavy foliation.
slate phyllite schist
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gneiss migmatite 1 / 1 pts
Question 37
What is the protolith of samples P1 and P2?
conglomerate quartz sandstone limestone shale 1 / 1 pts
Question 38
If samples P1 and P2 were subjected to further progressive regional
metamorphism, what rock be formed next?
schist metaconglomerate migmatite mylonite anthracite marble
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1 / 1 pts
Question 39
Consider sample Q. Is it foliated or nonfoliated?
Foliated Nonfoliated 1 / 1 pts
Question 40
Consider sample Q. Is it fine-grained or coarse-grained?
fine coarse 1 / 1 pts
Question 41
Identify sample Q, noting the textural features you identified in previous
questions.
slate phyllite schist gneiss migmatite
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1 / 1 pts
Question 42
You identified important aspects of sample Q's metamorphic texture in the
previous questions. What do these features imply about the tectonic
history of this sample?
This question has two (2) possible correct answers. You will receive .5
points for each correct answer and lose .5 points for each incorrect
answer selection.
The rocks experienced low grades of metamorphism. The rocks experienced high grades of metamorphism. The rocks experienced confining pressure only. The rocks experienced differential stress. 1 / 1 pts
Question 43
Which of the following is the best interpretation for sample Q?
This rock was subducted, as evidenced by the blueschist mineral
glaucophane. It was likely some oceanic crust that was metamorphosed
under high pressure but low temperature conditions.
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This rock was subjected to differential stress during mountain building,
causing it to develop metamorphic foliation in the form of slaty cleavage.
However, it was snot too throughly recrystallized, which is why we can still
see primary sedimentary bedding. Hence, this rock was probably on the
fringes of a mountain belt.
This rock was subjected to confining pressure during an episode of rifting.
Magma intrustions baked it into contact metamorphic rocks. The rock was
throughly recrystallized.
This rock was subjected to intense differential stress during mountain
building, causing it to develop metamorphic foliation in the form of gneissic
banding. It was throughly recrystallized at high temperature / pressure
conditions. Hence, this rock probably formed in the heart of a mountain
belt.
1 / 1 pts
Question 44
Consider sample R. Is it foliated or nonfoliated?
Foliated Nonfoliated 0 / 1 pts
Question 45
Incorrect
Incorrect
Consider sample R. In many places, it shows blobs of light-colored,
coarse-grained material. It's white and peach colored, with gray
transparent mineral matter too.
What is this material?
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garnet granite glaucophane grenache 1 / 1 pts
Question 46
Regarding yoru answer above (sample R), so what? In other words: what
process has this rock undergone?
Hydrothermal alteration Faulting Partial melting (mafic material melts to form magma; felsic material
remains solid)
Partial melting (felsic material melts to form magma; mafic material
remains solid)
0 / 1 pts
Question 47
Incorrect
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Identify sample R, noting the textural features you identified in previous
questions.
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phyllite schist gneiss migmatite 1 / 1 pts
Question 48
Examine the four specimens in sample set S. These are metamorphic
index minerals. Are minerals the same thing as rocks?
Yep. And "elements" is yet another synonym for Earthy stuff.
No. Minerals are the building blocks of rocks. 0 / 1 pts
Question 49
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The GigaPan of sample set S shows a collection of four different mineral
samples. These are common metamorphic index minerals
: minerals
found in metamorphic rocks that indicate a particular set of metamorphic
conditions.
From left to right, let's call them S1, S2, S3, and S4. Use the following
metamorphic index mineral classification
Hardness
Streak
Cleavage
Color
Distinctive
features
Name
~ 2.5
White?
1
excellent
Dark
green
1 excellent
cleavage,
green color
Chlorit
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6-7
White
to grey
1 good
Light
‘pistachio’
green
Dull luster,
often
occurs in
“pods”
Epidot
> 6.5
None
None
Reddish-
brown;
may show
rust
Forms 12-
sided
crystals
Garne
~ 4.0
White
1
excellent
Light blue
to grey,
often with
a rusty
surface
Breaks into
thin,
bladed
crystals
Kyanit
> 6.5
None
Poor
Dull
brown
Hexagonal
prisms,
forms
crosses
Staurol
S1
garnet
S2
kyanite
S3
chlorite
S4
staurolite
1 / 1 pts
Question 50
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Sample set T was originally one sample, but it was then cut in half and
polished. There are three minerals in this rock. First, examine the white /
tan mineral. This is the main mineral in this rock. It would effervesce (fizz)
if you put hydrochloric acid on it. What mineral is it?
calcite quartz garnet chlorite staurolite kyanite 1 / 1 pts
Question 51
Continue examining the minerals that make up sample T. Now examine
the green mineral. This is the second most common mineral in this rock,
imparting the prominent green stripes to the rock. It is a metamorphic
index mineral (one of the ones you saw in the previous sample set, "S").
What mineral is it?
calcite quartz garnet chlorite staurolite kyanite
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Question 52
Continue examining the minerals in sample T. Now it is time to examine
the dark red mineral. This is the least common mineral in this rock. It is a
metamorphic index mineral (another one of the minerals that you saw in
the previous sample set, "S"). What mineral is it?
calcite quartz garnet chlorite staurolite kyanite 0 / 1 pts
Question 53
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Given the presence of these two metamorphic index minerals in sample T,
pick the number on the chart below that best corresponds to the rock's
position and metamorphic grade:
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(Note the blue numbers running along the bottom: pick the one of these
numbers that best matches the mineralogy of this sample.)
Parent Rock Low grade Low grade Low grade Low grade Intermediate grade Intermediate grade Intermediate grade Intermediate grade Intermediate grade Intermediate grade / high grade High grade
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High grade High grade High grade 1 / 1 pts
Question 54
What is the protolith of sample T?
conglomerate quartz sandstone limestone layers interbedded with layers of shale granite Quiz Score: 45
out of 54
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