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What are 2 textures of metamorphic rock?
The two textures of metamorphic rocks are the Foliate and Non-foliate textures.
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.
Why are metamorphic rocks foliated while others are not?
In order to foliate, rocks must have pressure along one axis and contain minerals with specific growth patterns
Is granite foliate?
No. Foliation is a texture most often used to describe the banded, platy, or layered appearance of certain metamorphic rocks.
What kind of rock is foliate rock?
Slate
Which foliate metamorphic rock has the smallest crystals?
slate
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.
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.
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
How do you use foliated in a sentence?
Japanese beetles eat the foliate and flowers of plants.
What are some minerals and rocks found in Turkey?
some pebbles, igneuos rocks, metamorhic rocks, and sedimentary rocks.
What are some rocks that are not volcanic?
Sedimentary rocks: Metamorphic rocks
