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Foliated means the crystals are formed in parallel bands. This is formed when pressure crushes the rock so that it becomes denser. This causes the crystals to produce band as space runs out at 900 to the pressure. E.g. Weight of rocks above produce bands horizontally.
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Is sedimentary rock foliated or nonfoliated?
Sedimentary rock can appear foliated, but the nomenclature of foliation is usually reserved for the context of metamorphic rock texture description.
What is the term for a type of foliated metamorphic rock?
Schistose Structure metamorphic rocks are known as foliated metamorphic rock.
Which rock is an example of a non-foliated metamorphic rock?
Quartzite, marble, and metabasalt are non-foliated metamorphic rocks..................................... i like dots
A foliated metamorphic rock when crystals?
A foliated metamorphic rock forms when crystals combine and form visible bands
A foliated metamorphic rock forms when crystals .?
A foliated metamorphic rock forms when crystals combine and form visible bands
Is sedimentary rock foliated or nonfoliated?
Sedimentary rock can appear foliated, but the nomenclature of foliation is usually reserved for the context of metamorphic rock texture description.
What is the term for a type of foliated metamorphic rock?
Schistose Structure metamorphic rocks are known as foliated metamorphic rock.
Which rock is an example of a non-foliated metamorphic rock?
Quartzite, marble, and metabasalt are non-foliated metamorphic rocks..................................... i like dots
Is slate a foliated metamorphic rock?
Yes, slate is a foliated metamorphic rock formed from the sedimentary rock shale.
Is slate a foliated of non foliated rock?
The metamorphic rock, slate, is considered foliated.
A foliated metamorphic rock when crystals?
A foliated metamorphic rock forms when crystals combine and form visible bands
A foliated metamorphic rock forms when crystals .?
A foliated metamorphic rock forms when crystals combine and form visible bands
What are the main sub categories of the metamorphic rock?
i'm not sure there are "main" Metamorphic rock types
Is gniess foliated?
Yes. Gneiss is a foliated metamorphic rock.
What type of rock can either be foliated or non foliated?
metamorphic
Is slate foliated or nonfoliated?
Slate is a foliated metamorphic rock.
What is a metamorphic rock that has parallel alignment of mineral grains?
A folliated texture metamorphic rock, like shist.
