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    The document lists several common metamorphic minerals, their diagnostic properties, typical metamorphic conditions formed under, chemical formulas, and additional notes. Key minerals mentioned include serpentine, chlorite, garnet, kyanite, andalusite, and glaucophan. The document also notes that many igneous minerals like calcite can also form under some metamorphic conditions.

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    The document lists several common metamorphic minerals, their diagnostic properties, typical metamorphic conditions formed under, chemical formulas, and additional notes. Key minerals mentioned include serpentine, chlorite, garnet, kyanite, andalusite, and glaucophan. The document also notes that many igneous minerals like calcite can also form under some metamorphic conditions.

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    New Metamorphic Minerals

    Mineral Name Diagnostic Properties Metamorphic Conditions Chemical Formula Notes

    (Mg,Fe)3Si2O5(OH)4
    Serpentine

    (Fe,Mg,Al)6(Si,Al)4O10(OH)8
    Chlorite

    Color varies with A3B2(SiO4)3


    composition.
    Garnet A=Ca, Fe, Mg, or Mn
    B=Al, Cr, Fe, or Mn
    High pressure, range of
    temperatures Al2SiO5
    Kyanite

    High temperature, low pressure


    Al2SiO5
    Andalusite

    Blue! A double chain


    Glaucophan Na2(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si8O22(OH)2 silicate in the same
    family as
    e hornblende

    Don’t forget that many minerals that are common in igneous rocks (plus calcite) are also stable under some metamorphic conditions!

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