Metamorphic Rocks- types of metamorphism, protoliths, textures, and metamorphic grade | GEO GIRL
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This video provides information about metamorphic rock types and their protoliths, the classification and identification of metamorphic rocks and the metamorphic grade that caused the formation of that rock by foliation and composition.

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Investigations in Historical Geology: Lab Manual by Deborah Caskey and Vicki Harder (2014) - Lab 14
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