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Metamorphic rocks with the same mineral assemblages belong to the same?
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Why are all rocks different sizes?
All rocks are not the same in that they are formed in a variety of ways, and are comprised of an array of mineral assemblages.
What mineral is commonly found in most foliated metamorphic rocks?
mica
Is it true that foliated metamorphic rocks have mineral grains that are randomly placed?
It is not true. Metamorphic rock foliation is displayed as banding or layering due to mineral alignment.
Metamorphic rocks that consist of only one mineral that forms large interlocking crystals often have a texture.?
Metamorphic rocks that consist of only one mineral that forms large interlocking crystals often have a _____ texture.
What mineral forms most of the earth's crust under continents?
It's the geological rocks such as igneous rocks and metamorphic rocks.
Why are rocks not the same?
Because different rocks are formed by different processes and made up of different mineral assemblages.
Why are all rocks different sizes?
All rocks are not the same in that they are formed in a variety of ways, and are comprised of an array of mineral assemblages.
Is talc a metamorphic sedimentary or igneous?
Talc is a mineral and is not classified as metamorphic, sedimentary, or igneous as are rocks.
Is feldspar metamorphic igneous or sedimentary?
Feldspar is a mineral. It can be found it sedimentary and metamorphic rocks though.
Is fluorite metamorphic?
Aquamarine is beryl. This is a mineral, and not able to be metamorphic, igneous, or sedimentary - these terms are for rocks.
What kind of metamorphic rock has its mineral grains arranged in planes of bands?
Metamorphic rock with mineral grains arranaged in bands or lamellar planes are called foliated metamorphic rocks.
What major group does foliated rocks belong?
Foliation is a characteristic of some metamorphic rocks.
Is cobalt mineral igneous rock sedimentary rock or metamorphic rocks?
Cobalt is a mineral, not a rock.
What are metamorphic rocks in?
Metamorphic rocks have really all and any mineral based upon different rocks. However common ones are quartz, mica, and calcium carbonate.
What mineral is commonly found in most foliated metamorphic rocks?
mica
Is metamorphic a type of mineral?
Metamorphic is a group of rocks with similar characteristics. There are minerals in the rocks so they could be considered made of minerals but they are not minerals themselves.
Is rose quartz a rock or a mineral?
Rose quartz is actually a silicate mineral that may appear in metamorphic, sedimentary, and igneous rocks.
