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Metamorphic rocks are rocks that?

Usually have a rougher texture


What property distinguishes foliated metamorphic rocks such as gneiss and schist from nonfoliated metamorphic rocks?

a banded texture


What are the groups of rocks?

They are Sedimentary rocks, Igneous rocks, and Metamorphic rocks.


Metamorphic rocks that do not separate easily into layers have a what texture?

Non-foliated Texture!


Metamorphic rocks that are nonfoliated?

Usually have a rougher texture


What is nonfoliated texture?

Metamorphic rocks that do not exhibit foliation.


What is the texture called in metamorphic rocks with bands or layers?

foliated


When metamorphic rock has banded texture with minerals grains that are arranged in layers it is called?

Metamorphic rocks with a layered or banded look are referred to as foliated.


When minerals grains flatten and line up in layers a metamorphic rocks has a texture?

A schistose texture.


What are the parent rocks of a metamorphic rock?

Parent rocks of metamorphic rocks can include igneous, sedimentary, or pre-existing metamorphic rocks. These rocks undergo changes in mineralogy and texture due to heat, pressure, and chemical processes without melting, resulting in the formation of metamorphic rocks. Different parent rocks can give rise to different types of metamorphic rocks.


What property distinguishes foliated metamorphic rock such as gneiss and schist from nonfoliated metamorphic rocks?

A banded texture


Texture term for metamorphic rocks that lack layering?

Non-foliated metamorphic rock, like quartzite and marble.