Amphibolite

Type Metamorphic Rock
Texture Non-foliated to weakly-foliated; Medium-grained
Composition Amphibole and Plagioclase
Index Minerals Amphibole
Color Black
Miscellaneous Salt and pepper appearance
Metamorphic Type Regional
Metamorphic Grade Middle Grade (Middle P – Middle T)
Parent Rock Basalt; Mafic igneous rocks
Metamorphic Environment Middle grade regional metamorphism along a convergent plate boundary