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What describes the thin flat layering found in most metamorphic rocks?
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The thin flat layering found in most metamorphic rocks is called foliation
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Do foliated rocks have layers?
Non-foliated metamorphic rocks generally do not have distinct layering.
Explain the differences between layering in sedimentary rocks and foliation in metamorphic rocks.?
Layering in sedimentary rock is due to seasonal or event based deposition of small rock particles which reflect the environment at the time of deposition. Layering in metamorphic rocks (foliation) is due to the realignment and alteration of minerals from heat and pressure.
What are metamorphic rocks with grains arranged randomly said to be?
They are called foliated metamorphic rocks, and are said to exhibit foliation.
What rock has stripes or layers in it?
Sedimentary rock can display strata, and some metamorphic rocks display metamorphic foliation; both can appear as stripes, layering, or banding.
What features of sedimentary rocks are unlikely to be found in metamorphic rocks?
they are more softer than metamorphic rocks
What describes the thin flat layering in most metamorphic rocks?
The thin flat layering found in most metamorphic rocks is called foliation
What are the two categories of metamorphic rocks?
Foliated--those exhibiting layering (gneiss, slate, schists), and non-foliated--without layers (marble, quartzite).
Do foliated rocks have layers?
Non-foliated metamorphic rocks generally do not have distinct layering.
Explain the differences between layering in sedimentary rocks and foliation in metamorphic rocks.?
Layering in sedimentary rock is due to seasonal or event based deposition of small rock particles which reflect the environment at the time of deposition. Layering in metamorphic rocks (foliation) is due to the realignment and alteration of minerals from heat and pressure.
Metamorphic rocks that do not have distinct layers or bands?
non-foliated.
Texture term for metamorphic rocks that lack layering?
Non-foliated metamorphic rock, like quartzite and marble.
What are metamorphic rocks with grains arranged randomly said to be?
They are called foliated metamorphic rocks, and are said to exhibit foliation.
What rock has stripes or layers in it?
Sedimentary rock can display strata, and some metamorphic rocks display metamorphic foliation; both can appear as stripes, layering, or banding.
Is it true that foliated metamorphic rocks have mineral grains that are randomly placed?
It is not true. Metamorphic rock foliation is displayed as banding or layering due to mineral alignment.
What features of sedimentary rocks are unlikely to be found in metamorphic rocks?
they are more softer than metamorphic rocks
What feature of sedimentary rocks are unlikely to be found in metamorphic rocks?
they are more softer than metamorphic rocks
What features of sedimentary rocks are unlikely to be found in metamorphic rocks what features of metamorphic rocks do not occur in sedimentary rocks?
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