Metamorphic Collection

Unloading Coal 1930S
Unloading anthracite coal at Bristol docks, Gloucestershire, England. A metamorphic rock, anthracite is almost smokeless and is used to make high grade steel

Abstract pattern detail in Slate rock, Kintra, Islay, Scotland

Crenulation cleavage developed in Pre-Cambrian age chlorite schist, a metamorphic rock Llyn, Wales, UK, May

Mica schist is a rock resulting from the metamorphism of shale. Specimen originates from Grantown-on-Spey, Murrayshire

Vitrifications, and other Volcanic productions, Plate LII
1275130 Vitrifications, and other Volcanic productions, Plate LII, from Campi Phlegraei: Observations on the Volcanoes of the Two Sicilies, by Sir William Hamilton (1730-1803)

Lava, Scoria, and Pumice stones of Mount Versuvius, Plate LI
1275129 Lava, Scoria, and Pumice stones of Mount Versuvius, Plate LI, from Campi Phlegraei: Observations on the Volcanoes of the Two Sicilies, by Sir William Hamilton (1730-1803)

Stones of crystals called Gems of Mount Vesuvius, Plate LIIII
1275131 Stones of crystals called Gems of Mount Vesuvius, Plate LIIII, from Campi Phlegraei: Observations on the Volcanoes of the Two Sicilies, by Sir William Hamilton (1730-1803)

Marble and other mixed stones of Vesuvius polished, Plate L
1275128 Marble and other mixed stones of Vesuvius polished, Plate L, from Campi Phlegraei: Observations on the Volcanoes of the Two Sicilies, by Sir William Hamilton (1730-1803)

Specimens of a curious volcanic matter taken from a hollow road leading from Pisciarelli
1275121 Specimens of a curious volcanic matter taken from a hollow road leading from Pisciarelli to the Solfaterra, Plate XXXXIII

Formation of the layers of the Earths crust up to the Cretaceous Period (colour litho)
5996986 Formation of the layers of the Earths crust up to the Cretaceous Period (colour litho) by Spanish School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

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China, Henan Province, Luoyang, Chrysanthemum stone, Longmen Grottoes and Caves

Abstract pattern detail in Slate rock, Kintra, Islay, Scotland

Schist
A garnet schist from Moidart, Scotland. This specimen is a medium-grained metamorphic rock

Namibia, Namib Desert, Spitzkoppe Mountain. One of the features of this community managed park is the impressive Rock Arch here at sunset with an intrepid tourist climbing along its ridge

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Foliated Gneiss metamorphic rock Date:

Shale (right) and garnet-mica-schist (left)
Shale is sedimentary and garnet-mica-schist is metamorphoc in origin. Specimen held at the Natural History Museum, London

Table top of ancient Roman Marbles
This Roman table top is inlaid with large variety of ornamental marble excavated from tombs on Appian Way, a road constructed from Rome to Capua by Appius Claudius Caecus in 312 BC

Garnet-topped doublet
A green garnet-topped doublet. Garnets are common in metamorphosed rocks and also in some igneous formations

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Schist metamorphic rock Maryland, USA Date:

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Gneiss with folded vein Finland Date:

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Garnet Schist Colorado, USA Date:

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Quartz Schist Dawson City, Yukon, Canada Date:

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Mica Schist Nevada, USA Date:

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Mica Schist Ketchikan, Alaska Date:

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Amphibolite Florence County, Wisconsin, USA Date:

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Staurolite Garnet Schist Keystone, South Dakota, USA Date:

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Gneiss North Carolina, USA Date:

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Porphyroblastic Gneiss Wood County, Wisconsin Date:

Brilliant color in metamorphic sandstone, Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah, USA

Carved and gouged by glacial activity, and the metamorphic banding from granite to Gneiss
Carved by glacial activity, metamorphic banding from granite to Gneiss, Folgefonna Glacier, Norway

Working marble quarry, near Orosei, Sardinia, Italy, April

View of coastal cliff with folded strata in late afternoon sunlight, with Lundy Island on horizon in distance, Warren Cliff, Hartland, North Devon, England, October

Manmade seawall and coastal cliff with folded strata at sunset, Warren Cliffs, Hartland, North Devon, England, October

Mylonite

A piece of natural slate

Chiastolite hornfels

Slab of green marble

Slab of grey marble

Welsh slate, close up

Shale, close up

Breccia Coallina Rosa marble C016 / 6085
Breccia Coallina Rosa marble. Specimen number BM 82645, from the Ruins of Ancient Rome. Natural History Museum, London, UK

Breccia Sanguigna marble C016 / 6083
Breccia Sanguigna marble. Specimen number BM 50289, from Saxony, Germany. Natural History Museum, London, UK

Banded gneiss C016 / 6208
Cordierite-biotite-gneiss. Geological specimen collected by Scotts British Antarctic Expedition 1910-1913, also known as the Terra Nova expedition

Marble C016 / 6086
Marble. Specimen number BM 55451, from Midleton, County Cork, Ireland. Natural History Museum, London, U.K

Coastal rocks and pebbles C017 / 8328
Coastal rocks and pebbles. These rocks and pebbles have formed by coastal erosion on the Lizard Peninsula, Cornwall, UK. The rocks and minerals include serpentine (black-green)

Coastal rocks and pebbles C017 / 8327
Coastal rocks and pebbles. These rocks and pebbles have formed by coastal erosion on the Lizard Peninsula, Cornwall, UK. The rocks and minerals include serpentine (black-green)

Coastal rocks and pebbles C017 / 8326
Coastal rocks and pebbles. These rocks and pebbles have formed by coastal erosion on the Lizard Peninsula, Cornwall, UK. The rocks and minerals include serpentine (black-green)

Devonian slates C017 / 8322
Devonian slates. Close-up of banded Devonian coastal rocks and coloured slates at Polzeath, Cornwall, UK. Slate is a metamorphic rock

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"Unveiling the Mysteries of Metamorphic: From Coal Unloading in the 1930s to Abstract Patterns in Slate Rock" Step back in time to the 1930s, where men labored tirelessly unloading coal, a metamorphic journey from its humble origins. Witnessing this transformation is akin to observing an abstract pattern detail found within slate rock on the enchanting shores of Kintra, Islay, Scotland. Delving deeper into Earth's ancient history, we encounter crenulation cleavage developed in Pre-Cambrian age chlorite schist. This metamorphic rock tells tales of immense pressure and heat that shaped it over millennia. Venturing further into geological wonders, mica schist captures our attention with its shimmering layers reflecting light like a mesmerizing dance. Vitrifications and other volcanic productions showcased on Plate LII remind us of nature's fiery power as lava flows solidify into scoria and pumice stones atop Mount Vesuvius. But it doesn't end there; Mount Vesuvius also gifts us with crystals known as gems. These precious stones hold secrets deep within their crystalline structures—Plate LIIII unveils their captivating beauty for all to behold. Marvel at marble and other mixed stones polished by human hands from Vesuvius' fertile grounds—Plate L showcases their exquisite craftsmanship while honoring Mother Nature's gift. Curiosity leads us down a hollow road leading from Pisciarelli—a place where specimens of curious volcanic matter await discovery. Each piece holds clues about Earth's tumultuous past and offers glimpses into its ever-changing landscape. Finally, let us not forget the grand tapestry that is Earth's crust—the formation of layers spanning eons up until the Cretaceous Period. A color lithograph brings this intricate process to life before our eyes—an awe-inspiring reminder of our planet's dynamic nature.