Protolith (Parent Rock) - A rock which undergoes metamorphism, resulting in formation of a new metamorphic rock. Example: The protolith of the metamorphic rock marble is the sedimentary rock limestone. The protolith of the metamorphic rock quartzite is the sedimentary rock sandstone. II. Changes during Metamorphism. read more
Metamorphic rocks have protoliths, and limestone or dolomite are the protoliths of marble. A protolith is the parent rock. Metamorphic rocks have protoliths, and limestone or dolomite are the protoliths of marble. read more
A protolith is the parent rock. Metamorphic rocks have protoliths, and limestone or dolomite are the protoliths of marble. read more