After reading this article you will learn about:- 1. Classification of Metamorphic Rocks 2. Structures in Metamorphic Rocks 3. Engineering Uses. Classification of Metamorphic Rocks: 1. Metamorphic rocks may be classified on the basis of foliation into two types. They are: (a) Foliated rocks: This group includes the rock that can split into thin sheets. […]
Metamorphic Rocks: Classification, Structures and Uses | Petrology
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Properties of Minerals | Mineralogy
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After reading this article you will learn about the physical properties of minerals. Physical Properties of Minerals Depending on Light: (A) Form: Minerals assume different shapes, which depend upon the internal structure of the minerals. Different terms have been used to describe the forms of different minerals. The important terms that are commonly used are: […]
Procedure for Drawing a Geological Section | Structural Geology
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The procedure of drawing a section consists of three steps: 1. Drawing a Topographic Profile 2. Determination of Dip and Strike 3. Construction of Geological Structures. Step # 1. Drawing a Topographic Profile: Suppose it is required to draw a topographic profile along a XY line on the geological map. The map is first folded […]