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Metamorphic Facies

Metamorphic facies are groups of mineral assemblages that form under similar pressures and temperatures during metamorphism. Each facies corresponds to specific tectonic settings and helps geologists interpret the metamorphic conditions and the tectonic history of a region. 

Reference: Bucher, K., & Grapes, R. (2011). “Petrogenesis of Metamorphic Rocks.” Springer.

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