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Is conglomerate foliated or non-foliated?
Conglomerate is a non-folliated rock. It is a clastic sedimentary rock.
What kind of metamorphic rock splits into sheets when broken?
foliated
Marble is what type of rock?
The metamorphic rock marble is formed when limestone is subjected to intense heat and pressure deep within the Earth's crust. During this process, the minerals are recrystallized, giving marble its characteristic veining and smooth texture. Mostly composed of calcite (CaCO3), marble is prized for its elegance, making it a popular choice for flooring, countertops, and sculpture. As a result of its durability and natural beauty, it is a timeless material in architecture and design.
How do foliated rocks break?
Usually along the plane of foliation.
What is most of earths major earthquakes caused by?
Earths Major Earthquakes are caused by faulting of rock in earth's crust.Hope this helps
Is slate a foliated of non foliated rock?
The metamorphic rock, slate, is considered foliated.
Is gneiss a foliated or a non foliated rock?
foliated
Is rocksalt foliated?
Rock salt is not foliated.
What rock type can be extrusive and intrusive?
The type of rock that can be foliated and/or non-foliated is the Igneous rock.
Can a foliated rock begin as an igneous rock?
Yes. A foliated metamorphic rock could have an igneous rock as a protolith.
What the difference between a foliated rock and a non-foliated rock?
The Process. Both foliated and nonfoliated rocks begin their lives as either sedimentary, igneous or another metamorphic rock. Type of Pressure. If the pressure applied to the recrystallizing rock is unequal, then a foliated rock will form.
Is slate a foliated metamorphic rock?
Yes, slate is a foliated metamorphic rock formed from the sedimentary rock shale.
Is slate foliated or nonfoliated?
Slate is a foliated metamorphic rock.
What type of rock has light and dark layers?
foliated.
Is gniess foliated?
Yes. Gneiss is a foliated metamorphic rock.
What type of rock can either be foliated or non foliated?
metamorphic
Is conglomerate foliated or non-foliated?
Conglomerate is a non-folliated rock. It is a clastic sedimentary rock.
