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A conglomerate (sedimentary rock) is the protolith, or parent rock, of a metamorphic rock called a metaconglomerate.
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What is a protolith of sandstone?
Sandstone is a protolith as it is, so it does not have a protolith.
What is the meaning of Protolith in geology?
"protolith" refers to the original composition of an altered rock. for example, a basalt was the protolith to a rock thats presently a greenschist.
What rock type is a protolith of a metamorphic rock?
A protolith can be any igneous, sedimentary or metamorphic rock.
What is the protolith for greenstone?
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What is the protolith of soapstone?
I believe it is talc : )
How is meta conglomerate different from conglomerate?
Conglomerate is a sedimentary rock that contains gravel-sized clasts. Metaconglomerate is conglomerate that has undergone metamorphism.
Is a meta conglomerate a metamorphic igneous or a sedimentary?
It is a metamorphic rock formed from a progenitor sedimentary rock called a "conglomerate".
What is the protolith of a quartzite?
Quartzite--sandstone. Marble--limestone. Slate--shale. Gneiss--basalt or granite.
What is a protolith of sandstone?
Sandstone is a protolith as it is, so it does not have a protolith.
What type of rock is meta-conglomerate?
the meta conglomerate is a metamorphic rock it's mineral composition is from quartz & it has a non- foliated texture, it's formed via temprature (the agent of metamorphism) & the type of metamorphism is said to be "thermal" & the pre-metamorphic rock is conglomerate.
Is metaconglomerate an igneous rock?
No, metaconglomerate is a metamorphic rock, hence the "meta-" addition in front of the usually sedimentary rock conglomerate.
What is the protolith of phyllite?
The parent rock or protolith of phyllite is slate.
What is the meaning of Protolith in geology?
"protolith" refers to the original composition of an altered rock. for example, a basalt was the protolith to a rock thats presently a greenschist.
What rock type is a protolith of a metamorphic rock?
A protolith can be any igneous, sedimentary or metamorphic rock.
What are the protoliths of Schist and Anthracite coal?
The protolith of schist is typically shale or slate, which undergoes metamorphism to form schist. The protolith of anthracite coal is primarily bituminous coal, which is subjected to higher temperature and pressure conditions during metamorphism to convert into anthracite coal.
What is the protolith of hornfels?
Sandstone
What is the protolith for greenstone?
diarreah
