In some instances a single mineral, a ________, suffices for determination of the pressure and temperature under which a metamorphic rock formed.

A. metamorphic pressure-temperature mineral
B. metamorphic index mineral
C. metamorphic key mineral
D. metamorphic trace mineral
E. metamorphic mica mineral


Answer: B

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