Characteristic Minerals Known as _____ Mark the Appearance of New

question 46

Multiple Choice

Characteristic minerals known as _____ mark the appearance of new mineral assemblages in the progression from low to high grade metamorphism.

• A)isograds
• B)index minerals
• C)aureoles
• D)stress minerals
• E)schistosity

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