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What are 2 textures of metamorphic rock?
The two textures of metamorphic rocks are the Foliate and Non-foliate textures.
Which foliate metamorphic rock has the smallest crystals?
Slate is a foliate metamorphic rock with the smallest crystals. It forms from the low-grade metamorphism of shale or mudstone, resulting in fine-grained crystals too small to be seen with the naked eye.
What type of metamorphism forms foliate rocks?
Any rock can undergo metamorphism, be it sedimentary, igneous or even the transformation of one type of metamorphic rock to another.
Are Foliate rocks metamorphic?
Foliation is a descriptive term applied to certain types of metamorphic rocks, so, by definition, Yes, a folate rock is metamorphic.
Which physical characteristic best describes the rock phyllite?
Foliate textire with microscopic mic a crystal
Is a metamorphic rock with no banding a nonfoliated rock?
Yes, a metamorphic rock with no banding is classified as a nonfoliated rock. Nonfoliated rocks do not exhibit the layering or banding commonly seen in foliated rocks due to the recrystallization process they undergo during metamorphism.
Why is low foliate intake of particular concern for women of child bearing age?
Low foliate intake in pregnancy is a particular concern since it is highly associated with an increased risk of the foetus developing Spina Bifida.
Is foliate the same as fossil?
A fossil is the preserved traces of a living organism from the past (plant, animal, etc.). It is generally preserved because of fast burial in an oxygen-poor environment with low heat and pressure. A foliated rock is a metamorphic rock that has gneiss banding as a result of high pressure and temeprature
What does foliate mean?
Foliate has to do with leaves. (Hence the foliage of autumn when the leaves turn different colours.) But there are other and quirky definitions of the word, having to do with the coating of a mirror with a thin layer, or to decorate with a thin layer, or to split into thin, leaf-like layers. check the link for more info: http://www.thefreedictionary.com/foliate
Is there one kind of rock that cannot change into another kind of rock?
No every rock is able to change into anther
How do you use foliated in a sentence?
Japanese beetles eat the foliate and flowers of plants.
What kind of rock is a rhylite rock?
Rhyolite is an igneous rock.
