Contact metamorphic rock
A rock classification type
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About Contact metamorphic rock
Metamorphic rock formed at a local extent with country rocks around emplaced magma bodies at any depth and both continental and oceanic settings.
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
50122
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:50122:2
Classification of Contact metamorphic rock
- Rock
- Metamorphic rock
- Contact metamorphic rock
- Metamorphic rock
Sub-divisions of Contact metamorphic rock
- Contact metamorphic rock
- Metacarbonate slag
- Pyrometamorphic rock
- Contact-marble
- Paraquartzite
- Granofels
- Hornfels
- Amphibole-biotite hornfels
- Cordierite hornfels
- Cornean
- Cornubianite
- Pelitic hornfels
- Pyroxene hornfels
- Mafic-hornfels
- Ultramafic-hornfels
- Muscovite-biotite hornfels
- Cordierite-sillimanite hornfels
- Tourmaline-quartz-mica hornfels
- Albite-epidote hornfels
- Andalusite hornfels
- Schistose hornfels
- Glassy hornfels
- Calc-silicate hornfels
- Biotite hornfels
Synonyms of Contact metamorphic rock
Other Language Names for Contact metamorphic rock
German:Kontaktmetamorphit
Internet Links for Contact metamorphic rock
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References for Contact metamorphic rock
Reference List:
Kliprand, Matzikama Local Municipality, West Coast District Municipality, Western Cape, South Africa