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It commonly has some form of layering to it, what is called a "foliation". If it is distinctly foliated it is called a schist, somewhat less foliated: a gneiss.
! Naming a metamorphic rock on sight is subjective, also naming (and translations) vary (e.g. terms used in Europe are sometimes different than those used in the United States, etc.).
For the correct terminology see: "Metamorphic Rocks : A classification and Glossary of Terms" Recommendations of the International Union of Geological Sciences, Subcomission on the Systematics of Metamorphic Rocks', (D. Fettes & J. Desmons, Editors), Cambridge University Press, 2007.
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∙ 15y agoUsually dark colored and made of many minerals. Hard, continental rock like Granite.
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∙ 11y agometamorphic rock is usually a dark colour and often has some sort of layering to it. the grains in the rock are interlocking.
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∙ 15y agothey are put together and squated
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Why did the rock collector like his collection of metamorphic rock so much?
Metamorphic
Which kind of metamorphic rock is massive and has no banding?
The type of metamorphic rock would be classified as a nonfoliated metamorphic rock, like quartzite and marble.
How can igneous metamorphic and sedimentary rocks become metamorphic rocks?
Im learning this in school, and the answer is look for a "rock cycle" and that answers all questions like yours :)
Which rock is an example of a non-foliated metamorphic rock?
Quartzite, marble, and metabasalt are non-foliated metamorphic rocks..................................... i like dots
What rocks change into metamorphic rocks?
Any type of rock can become metamorphic.
What do metamorphic look like?
a metamorphic rock looks like any other rock you could find.
Do metamorphic rocks look like the preexisting rock from which they form?
Sometimes, but not always!
What kind of rock is formed with heat and pressure?
Metamorphic rocks, like slate or quartizite, or even diamonds.
How do you classify an igneous metamorphic and sedimentary rock?
Investigate what they look like, where you found them, and how they were formef
Why did the rock collector like his collection of metamorphic rock so much?
Metamorphic
Which kind of metamorphic rock is massive and has no banding?
The type of metamorphic rock would be classified as a nonfoliated metamorphic rock, like quartzite and marble.
What type of rock would you look for to find manetite?
You would look for a metamorphic rock.
What is a metamophic rock?
a metamorphic rock is a rock that is formed from heat and pressure it can form from a sedimentary or igneous an example of a metamorphic rock is marble metamorphic rocks can have foliation like banding or layers.
How can igneous metamorphic and sedimentary rocks become metamorphic rocks?
Im learning this in school, and the answer is look for a "rock cycle" and that answers all questions like yours :)
What is a metamorphic rock that has parallel alignment of mineral grains?
A folliated texture metamorphic rock, like shist.
Which rock is an example of a non-foliated metamorphic rock?
Quartzite, marble, and metabasalt are non-foliated metamorphic rocks..................................... i like dots
Is a metamorphic rock banded and nonbanded?
Those are two types of metamorphic rocks. Banded metamorphic rocks are when rocks layer into layers and they look like strips or Bands. Non banded is the opposite of banded
