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In [[geology]], '''metasediment''' is [[sediment]] or [[sedimentary rock]] that |
In [[geology]], '''metasediment''' is [[sediment]] or [[sedimentary rock]] that appears to have been altered by [[metamorphism]]. The overall composition of a metasediment can be used to identify the original sedimentary rock, even where they have been subject to high-grade metamorphism and intense deformation.<ref>[http://books.google.co.uk/books?id=pOPWKkxQ9AAC&pg=PA307&dq=metamorphic+rocks+metasedimentary+vernon&lr=&ei=cNasStHCLY7ayATMw8WLBQ#v=onepage&q=metamorphic%20rocks%20metasedimentary%20vernon&f=false Vernon, R.H. & Clarke, G.L. 2008. Principles of metamorphic petrology, Cambridge University Press, 460pp.]</ref> |
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==Types of metasediment== |
==Types of metasediment== |
Revision as of 12:18, 19 September 2013
In geology, metasediment is sediment or sedimentary rock that appears to have been altered by metamorphism. The overall composition of a metasediment can be used to identify the original sedimentary rock, even where they have been subject to high-grade metamorphism and intense deformation.[1]
Types of metasediment
Sedimentary rock | Metamorphic equivalent |
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Limestone | Marble |
Mudstone | Pelite |
Siltstone | Semi-pelite |
Sandstone | Psammite, Quartzite |
Conglomerate | Metaconglomerate |
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