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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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What type of rock can be either foilated or non-foliated?

Metamorphic rock can be either foliated or non-foliated. Foliated metamorphic rocks have layered or banded textures, while non-foliated metamorphic rocks lack these layers and have a more uniform appearance. Examples of foliated metamorphic rocks include schist and gneiss, while examples of non-foliated metamorphic rocks include marble and quartzite.


What are the main sub categories of the metamorphic rock?

The main subcategories of metamorphic rock are foliated (such as schist and gneiss) and non-foliated (such as marble and quartzite). Foliated rocks have layers or bands due to the alignment of mineral grains, while non-foliated rocks do not have a layered structure.


A type of metamorphic rock in which mineral grains grow and rearrange but do not form layers?

Non-foliated metamorphic rock, such as marble or quartzite, is characterized by the absence of visible layering or banding. The mineral grains in these rocks recrystallize and grow in a uniform manner, without forming distinct layers like in foliated rocks. This type of metamorphism typically occurs under conditions of high pressure and temperature without the presence of directed stress.


Is quartzite foliated or nonfoliated?

Folation is a term that applies to metamorphic rocks. Quartz is a single mineral that does not necessarily occur in metamorphic rocks. It can appear in foliated rocks such as gneiss as well as non foliated rocks such as quartzite.


What is metamorphic rock in which mineral crystals are arranged in parallel layers or band?

The metamorphic rock you are referring to is called foliated rock. Foliated rocks have mineral crystals aligned in parallel layers or bands, resulting from the re-alignment of minerals due to pressure and heat during metamorphism. Examples of foliated rocks include slate, schist, and gneiss.

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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.


When metamorphic rock has banded texture with minerals grains that are arranged in layers it is called?

Metamorphic rocks with a layered or banded look are referred to as foliated.


Is slate foliated or nonfoliated?

Slate is a foliated metamorphic rock.


Is gniess foliated?

Yes. Gneiss is a foliated metamorphic rock.


What type of rock can either be foliated or non foliated?

metamorphic


What type of rock can be either foilated or non-foliated?

Metamorphic rock can be either foliated or non-foliated. Foliated metamorphic rocks have layered or banded textures, while non-foliated metamorphic rocks lack these layers and have a more uniform appearance. Examples of foliated metamorphic rocks include schist and gneiss, while examples of non-foliated metamorphic rocks include marble and quartzite.