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Sedimentary rock can appear foliated, but the nomenclature of foliation is usually reserved for the context of metamorphic rock texture description.
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Are sedimentary rocks classified by foliated and nonfoliated?
Yes! they are!
Is schist foliated or non- foliated?
Chert is non-foliated. Foliation is a term that is used mainly to describe the appearance or texture of metamorphic rock. Chert is a sedimentary rock, composed mostly of microcrystalline quartz.
Is Soapstone foliated or nonfoliated?
foliated
Contrast foliated and nonfoliated metamorphic rocks?
Foaliated rock can form in one or two ways. Extreme pressure may cause the mineral crystals in the rock to realign or regrow to form parallel bands. Foaliation also occurs as minerals that have different compositions separate to produce a series of alternation dark and light bands. Most nonfoliated metamorphic rocks share at least one or two main characteristics. First, the original rock that is metamorphosed may contain grains of only one mineral or contains very small amounts of other minerals.
Is a foliated rock easier to break then nonfoliated rock?
Non foliated rocks, such as marble, form from limestone, a common type of sedimentary rock. Foliated rocks form from metamorphic or igneous rocks. Non Foliated rocks are more brittle than foliated rocks making them more susceptible to breakage.
Is sandstone rock foliated or nonfoliated?
Foliation is an attribute of certain metamorphic rocks. Sandstone is a sedimentary rock that is not described as foliated or non-foliated.
Is conglomerate rock foliated or nonfoliated?
It is nonfoliated.
Is gabbro a foliated or nonfoliated rock?
Nonfoliated
Are sedimentary rocks classified by foliated and nonfoliated?
Yes! they are!
What the difference between a foliated rock and a non-foliated rock?
The Process. Both foliated and nonfoliated rocks begin their lives as either sedimentary, igneous or another metamorphic rock. Type of Pressure. If the pressure applied to the recrystallizing rock is unequal, then a foliated rock will form.
What is the difference between a foliated a non-foliated metamorphic rock?
The Process. Both foliated and nonfoliated rocks begin their lives as either sedimentary, igneous or another metamorphic rock. Type of Pressure. If the pressure applied to the recrystallizing rock is unequal, then a foliated rock will form.
Is slate foliated or nonfoliated?
Slate is a foliated metamorphic rock.
Is schist foliated or non- foliated?
Chert is non-foliated. Foliation is a term that is used mainly to describe the appearance or texture of metamorphic rock. Chert is a sedimentary rock, composed mostly of microcrystalline quartz.
Is rocksalt nonfoliated?
Rock salt is not foliated.
Which type of rock do you think is foliated?
i think sedimentary rock is foliated :)
What are five properties of rock?
cleavage, metallic, foliated, nonfoliated, and gravity.
Is pumice foliated or nonfoliated?
Foliated
