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mcmcdaniel

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What is a metamorphic facies?
 
  A) A rock that forms at specific metamorphic conditions and can be used to determine the metamorphic style
  B) Textural transitions based on the direction and amount of pressure
  C) Zones of contact metamorphism along an intrusive igneous rock
  D) An assemblage of minerals that form in very similar metamorphic environments

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Which of these mineral assemblages is characteristic of a greenschist facies?
 
  A) Potassium feldspar, biotite, and quartz
  B) Chlorite, epidote, and serpentine
  C) Hornblende
  D) Quartz and muscovite


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joanwhite

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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: D

Answer to Question 2

Answer: B


mcmcdaniel

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Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
Gracias!

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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