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The type of metamorphic rock would be classified as a nonfoliated metamorphic rock, like quartzite and marble.
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Texture term for metamorphic rock which lack banding?
The Texture term for metamorphic rock which are not banded or layered is non-foliated metamorphic rock. Good examples are marble and quartzite.
What common structure is found in a metamorphic rock?
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Is a metamorphic rock with no banding a nonfoliated rock?
Yes, the other type is a foliate rock with bands of minerals.
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.
What kind of rock is is marble?
Marble is a metamorphic rock.
What is metamorphic rock with flattened band patterns?
Metamorphic rock displaying banding is referred to as foliated metamorphic rock.
What type of metamorphic texture has no banding?
No banding or alignment of a metamorphic rock's minerals would be consider non-foliated.
What kind of metamorphic rock has its mineral grains arranged in bands or planes?
Metamorphic rock with mineral grains arranaged in bands or lamellar planes are called foliated metamorphic rocks.
What is a metamophic rock?
a metamorphic rock is a rock that is formed from heat and pressure it can form from a sedimentary or igneous an example of a metamorphic rock is marble metamorphic rocks can have foliation like banding or layers.
Texture term for metamorphic rock which lack banding?
The Texture term for metamorphic rock which are not banded or layered is non-foliated metamorphic rock. Good examples are marble and quartzite.
What common structure is found in a metamorphic rock?
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Is a metamorphic rock with no banding a nonfoliated rock?
Yes, the other type is a foliate rock with bands of minerals.
What rock has stripes or layers in it?
Sedimentary rock can display strata, and some metamorphic rocks display metamorphic foliation; both can appear as stripes, layering, or banding.
How are slate and marble different?
Slate is a foliated (displaying layers or banding) metamorphic rock, and its parent rock was shale or mudstone. Marble is a non-foliated metamorphic rock (no layers or bands) and its parent rock was limestone.
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.
What kind of rock is formed with heat and pressure?
Metamorphic rocks, like slate or quartizite, or even diamonds.
What kind of rock can changed into metamorphic rock?
Any rock, be it igneous, sedimentary or metamorphic, can be changed into a metamorphic rock through increased pressure and/or temperature.
