Northern Highlands Moine Test

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1. Give names, ages and evidence for three metamorphic/ deformation events recorded within the Moine Supergroup
Knoydartian 825-790 Ma, Grampian 470-460 Ma, Scandian 435-420 Ma
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2. What is the difference between a migmatite and a mylonite?
In situ partial melting of a metamorphic rock Crushed or ground rock formed during deformation
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3. What are the two main minerals in an eclogite?
Garnet and Na-Al pyroxene called omphacite
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1. Give names, ages and evidence for three metamorphic/ deformation events recorded within the Moine Supergroup
Knoydartian 825-790 Ma, Grampian 470-460 Ma, Scandian 435-420 Ma
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2. What is the difference between a migmatite and a mylonite?
In situ partial melting of a metamorphic rock Crushed or ground rock formed during deformation
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3. What are the two main minerals in an eclogite?
Garnet and Na-Al pyroxene called omphacite
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