Metamorphism of Pelites

Winkler, Helmut G. F.

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Helmut G. F. Winkler²

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Abstract

Slates, phyllites, and mica schists are derived from clay. They belong to the large group of metamorphic rocks known as metapelites. In addition to quartz, the following minerals are common constituents of these rocks:

Pyrophyllite, andalusite, kyanite, sillimanite
Staurolite
Chloritoid, cordierite
Chlorite, almandine-rich garnet
The K-bearing micas phengite, muscovite, and biotite
The Na-bearing mica paragonite and solid solutions of paragonite and phengite/muscovite
The Ca-bearing mica margarite
Stilpnomelane
Alkali feldspar is present in some very-low and low-grade rocks and is widespread in high-grade rocks where it commonly takes the place of muscovite.

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Winkler, H.G.F. (1976). Metamorphism of Pelites. In: Petrogenesis of Metamorphic Rocks. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4615-9633-2_14

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