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Metamorphic rocks have their grains arranged in parallel layers or bands that are said to be foliated.
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A type of metamorphic rock in which mineral grains grow and rearrange but do not form layers?
Foliated is the general descriptive term used to describe the layering or banding of metamorphic rock.
What are the main sub categories of the metamorphic rock?
i'm not sure there are "main" Metamorphic rock types
What is a metamorphic rock that has parallel alignment of mineral grains?
A folliated texture metamorphic rock, like shist.
Is graphite non-foliated or foliated?
Graphite is a foliated metamorphic rock originating from Bituminous Coal.
A metamorphic rock that has visible layers or bands?
foliated rock
A foliated metamorphic rock when crystals?
A foliated metamorphic rock forms when crystals combine and form visible bands
A foliated metamorphic rock forms when crystals .?
A foliated metamorphic rock forms when crystals combine and form visible bands
What is the term for a type of foliated metamorphic rock?
Schistose Structure metamorphic rocks are known as foliated metamorphic rock.
What is the difference between a foliated a non-foliated metamorphic 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.
Which rock is an example of a non-foliated metamorphic rock?
Quartzite, marble, and metabasalt are non-foliated metamorphic rocks..................................... i like dots
Is slate a foliated metamorphic rock?
Yes, slate is a foliated metamorphic rock formed from the sedimentary rock shale.
Is slate a foliated of non foliated rock?
The metamorphic rock, slate, is considered foliated.
A type of metamorphic rock in which mineral grains grow and rearrange but do not form layers?
Foliated is the general descriptive term used to describe the layering or banding of metamorphic rock.
What are the main sub categories of the metamorphic rock?
i'm not sure there are "main" Metamorphic rock types
Is gniess foliated?
Yes. Gneiss is a foliated metamorphic rock.
What type of rock can either be foliated or non foliated?
metamorphic
Is slate foliated or nonfoliated?
Slate is a foliated metamorphic rock.
