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Metamorphic rocks composed of only one mineral that forms equidimensional crystals have what texture?
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They have a non-foliated texture, without banding, non-gneissic; characteristic of marble and quartzite.
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What rock type has large crystals in no paticular pattern?
Non-foliated metamorphic rock is composed of non-layered visible mineral crystals.
A soft metamorphic rock composed of the mineral talc?
Soapstone is a metamorphic rock composed of the mineral talc. Soapstone is a non-foliated metamorphic rock with a microcrystalline texture. It is very soft and can be easily scratched.
What unique factor about the arrangement of mineral crystals occurs in many metamorphic rocks?
Foliation
What is metamorphic rock in which mineral crystals are arranged in parallel layers or band?
They are called foliated metamorphic rocks.
Is marble a mineral?
Marble is composed mainly of the mineral calcite, but because of the presence of other minerals, marble is a rock, not a mineral.
What rock type has large crystals in no paticular pattern?
Non-foliated metamorphic rock is composed of non-layered visible mineral crystals.
What is the metamorphic rock composed of the mineral Talc?
Soapstone is a metamorphic rock composed of the mineral talc. Soapstone is a non-foliated metamorphic rock with a microcrystalline texture. It is very soft and can be easily scratched.
What are large mineral crystals commonly found in?
large mineral crystals are most likely found or have grown in igneous or metamorphic rocks
Gneiss and slate are what type of rocks?
Nonfoliated metamorphic rock would be:Quartzite - composed of the mineral quartz; metamorphosed sandstoneMarble - composed of the mineral calcite; metamorphosed limestone
A soft metamorphic rock composed of the mineral talc?
Soapstone is a metamorphic rock composed of the mineral talc. Soapstone is a non-foliated metamorphic rock with a microcrystalline texture. It is very soft and can be easily scratched.
Metamorphic rocks that consist of only one mineral that forms large interlocking crystals often have a texture.?
Metamorphic rocks that consist of only one mineral that forms large interlocking crystals often have a _____ texture.
Metamorphic rocks that consist of only one mineral that forms large interlocking crystals often have a texture?
Metamorphic rocks that consist of only one mineral that forms large interlocking crystals often have a _____ texture.
Is marble rock or a mineral?
Marble is a type of metamorphic rock, composed primarily of the mineral calcite or dolomite.
What unique factor about the arrangement of mineral crystals occurs in many metamorphic rocks?
Foliation
What metamorphic rock has no obvious alignment of any type of mineral crystals?
Nonfoliated rock
What is metamorphic rock in which mineral crystals are arranged in parallel layers or band?
They are called foliated metamorphic rocks.
What type of metamorphic rock is composed of mineral grains arranged in parallel layers?
Foliated.
