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Mineralogy, Petrogenesis, and Sedimentary-Metamorphic Systems
11th Grade · Science · Open Global Science
7 lessons
Goal
Identify silicate crystal chemistry and model the petrogenetic evolution of igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rock suites.
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Silicate Tetrahedra and Solid Solution Series
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- 5Sedimentary Diagenesis and Walther's Law of FaciesNot started yet
- 6Metamorphic Facies and Pressure-Temperature-Time PathsNot started yet
- 7Controlling Factors of Deformation: Temperature, Confining Pressure and Strain RateNot started yet
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