Metamorphic rock starts off as either igneous or sedimentary rock, but because of natural (or unnatural) factors like heat, chemicals, or pressure, they turn into a different kind of rock altogether.

Researchers have used magnesium isotopes to determine the temperature at which rocks form, which will allow scientists to better study the formation of Earth's crust and mantle as well as the ...

Sheesh, y’all. One day, we’re feeling all upbeat and peppy about this amazing planet, and the next day we’re mourning the loss of one of the world’s most famous rock formations. In case ...

Researchers have discovered microdiamonds in the Nishisonogi metamorphic rock formation in Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan. Microdiamonds in metamorphic rocks are important minerals because they form ...

A collaboration of researchers based in Kumamoto University, Japan have discovered microdiamonds in the Nishisonogi metamorphic rock formation in Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan.

Metamorphic core complexes are domal uplifts of metamorphic and plutonic rocks bounded by shear zones that separate them from unmetamorphosed cover rocks 1. Interpretations of how these features ...

Chinese offshore operator CNOOC Ltd has kicked off drilling at what it claimed to be the world largest oilfield in metamorphic rock at deep reservoir levels in Bohai Bay offshore northern China.