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on: Jul 13, 2018
What is a metamorphic facies? How is each facies named?

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The Cenozoic Era is divided into the ____.
 A)Tertiary and Quaternary periods
 B)Paleogene and Tertiary periods
 C)Tertiary and Neogene periods
 D)Paleogene and Neogene periods
 E)Quaternary and Paleogene periods


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Reply #1 on: Jul 13, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A metamorphic facies is a group of metamorphic rocks characterized by particular mineral assemblages formed under broadly similar temperature and pressure conditions. Each facies is named after its most characteristic rock or mineral.

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