Metamorphic Reactions, Isograds, and Reaction Mechanisms
http://www.tulane.edu/~sanelson/geol212/metamorphreact.htm

Stephen Nelson, Deparment of Geology


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These lecture notes cover types of metamorphic reactions. Topics discussed include univariant and divariant reactions, mineral compatibility diagrams (AFM ternary), metamorphic reaction mechanisms, and metamorphic field gradients. The notes contain many ternary diagrams and graphs illustrating the relationship between pressure, temperature, and mineral composition. This resource is part of the Teaching Petrology collection. http://serc.carleton.edu/NAGTWorkshops/petrology03/index.html

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Subject: Geoscience:Geology:Mineralogy:Phase Equilibria/Thermodynamics, Geoscience:Geology:Geochemistry, Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology:Geochemistry, Metamorphic Processes, Metamorphic Rock Suites and Facies, Thermodynamics and Phase Equilibria, Geoscience:Geology:Geochemistry:Phase Equilibria/Thermodynamics, Geoscience:Geology:Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology:PTt Relationships
Resource Type: Course Information:Course Site:Course Notes, Audio/Visual:Images/Illustrations
Grade Level: College Upper (15-16), College Lower (13-14)
Course Type: Upper Level:Geochemistry, Mineralogy, Petrology
Solid Earth Processes: Metamorphism
Theme: Teach the Earth:Course Topics:Geochemistry, Mineralogy, Petrology