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Amphibolite can have a number of protoliths including various sedimentary and igneous rocks.

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What is an amphibolite?

An amphibolite is a class of metamorphic rock comprised mainly of amphibole with some quartz and other minerals.


What is amphibolite made of?

Amphibolite is a type of metamorphosed mafic igneous rock. It is composed largely of minerals such as hornblende and plagioclase.


Where is amphibolite found?

Amphibolite is a metamorphic rock. It forms when basaltic rock is heated to high temperatures under pressure. Without the added pressure the basaltic rock that would be yielded is green schist.


Where can amphibolite be found?

Amphibolite is a metamorphic rock consisting of amphibole. It is formed within the pressure-temperature limits of amphibolite facies usually anywhere from 400 to 500 degrees Celsius.


What is the color of a amphibolite rock?

Amphibole is a group of minerals which can have very different colors. However, most of the time, an amphibolite will be a dark color, like black or very dark green.


What do you do with amphibolite?

Amphibolite is often used in construction. Amphibolite is commonly used on the faces of buildings, as well as paving.


What is amphibolite used for?

Amphibolite is used for constructions and attractive decorations


What rock does basalt become after metamorphosis?

A metamorphic rock formed from Basalt is Schist. a.k.a. Green Schist


What is the color of amphibolite?

Amphibolite is the metamorphic form of amphibole, also known as hornblende. Amphibolite usually has a black and white, lightly foliated appearance.


What is the texture of amphibolite?

Amphibolite has a schistose texture, medium to coarse grained and platy.


What rock is chert the parent rock of?

Nothing, Chert has a parent rock and is made of mostly fossils and silica. It is not a parent rock. It has a parent rock.


Is amphibolite mineral a felsic mafic or intermidate?

Is mineral amphibolite a felsic, mafic or intermidiate in term of color