MetRx-01
Image credit: Scott Brande
Metamorphic Rock A01 Resources and Instructions
Metamorphic Rock A01 Resources and Instructions
- Observe and study properties in the image(s) and video snips.
- Evaluate composition and other properties.
- Record observations on a Data Form or handout as instructed.
- Identify the metamorphic rock by name.
- Review answers and correct any errors after instructor provides answer key.
Unless otherwise noted, images and videos are by Scott Brande.
Click title link for simplified classification table for rock names and their properties.
A01-Whole Rock Video
A01-Whole Rock Video
- Centimeter ruler scale (subdivided into millimeters)
- video by Scott Brande
A01-HCl Acid Test Video
A01-HCl Acid Test Video
- HCl acid test of sample
- video by Scott Brande
A01-Hardness Test Video
A01-Hardness Test Video
- Hardness test of sample against glass plate
- video by Scott Brande
A01-Sheen (Reflectance) Test Video
A01-Sheen (Reflectance) Test Video
- Sheen test of sample
- video by Scott Brande
A01-Click Image to Full Screen
A01-Click Image to Full Screen
Whole Rock Image
Whole Rock Image
- Ruler scale is in centimeters (subdivided into millimeters)
- Sample typically less than 5 cm in size
- Click image to pop-out in new tab
Image credit: Scott Brande
A01-Click Image to Full Screen
A01-Click Image to Full Screen
Close-up Image
Close-up Image
- Ruler scale is in centimeters (subdivided into millimeters)
- Sample typically less than 5 cm in size
- Click image to pop-out in new tab
Image credit: Scott Brande