NameAmphibolite
TextureNon-foliated to weakly-foliated; Medium-grained
CompositionAmphibole and Plagioclase
Index MineralsAmphibole
ColorBlack
MiscellaneousSalt and pepper appearance
Metamorphic TypeRegional
Metamorphic GradeMiddle Grade (Middle P - Middle T)
Parent RockBasalt; Mafic igneous rocks
Metamorphic EnvironmentMiddle grade regional metamorphism along a convergent plate boundary

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