| Rock group | Metamorphic |
| Metamorphism type | Regional High pressure Low temperature |
| Metamorphic rock class | Metapelite Metabasite |
| Protolith | Varies |
| Facies | Blueschist |
| Common minerals | Glaucophane Jadeite Lawsonite Aragonite |
Blueschist in hand sample
Garnet-studded blueschist
Porphyroblastic blueschist from Turkey
Fine-grained blueschist
Medium-grained blueschist
Blueschist in thin section
