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What is a non-foliated contact metamorphic rock called?
A non-foliated contact metamorphic rock is called a hornfels. Hornfels is called so because of its exceptional toughness and texture both reminiscent of animal horns.
When mineral grains in a metamorphic rock do not form layers the rock has what texture?
no texture
What rock has many layers is flat and comes apart easily?
metamorphic
What is rock that is changed by heat pressure or chemical change?
Metamorphic rocks have been changed by heat or pressure. This can be a change in size, shape, or arrangement of minerals.
Is slag a metamorphic rock?
No. Slag (more commonly called scoria) is an igneous rock.
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.
What is a type of metamorphic rock that has parallel layers?
Foliated rock has parallel layers.
What is the name of a rock that has twisted layers?
metamorphic rock
What is the parallel crystal arrangement of layers in metamorphic rock called?
The parallel crystal arrangement of layers in metamorphic rock is called foliation. Foliation is a common feature in rocks that have undergone intense heat and pressure, resulting in the alignment of mineral grains into distinct layers.
How many layers do metamorphic layers have?
a metamorphic rock is a rock that has been changed from one rock to another by heat and/or pressure.....they amount of layers would depend on what kind of rock.....all rocks have a different amount of layers sorry
What is it called when a metamorphic rock has folds or bands?
When a metamorphic rock has folds or bands, it is called foliation. Foliation occurs when pressure and heat cause minerals within the rock to align in layers, creating a banded appearance. These layers can be folded or crumpled due to tectonic forces.
Does metamorphic rock have layers?
Not exactly. Some metamorphic rocks have foliation, which can appear similar to the layers of sedimentary rock. Foliation develops from mineral grains being oriented by pressure, rather than the deposition of layers.
What metamorphic rock type has flat layers?
Foliated rock
A metamorphic rock with visible layers or bands is said to be what?
A metamorphic rock with visible layers or bands is said to be foliated. The layers are due to the alignment of minerals or the presence of alternating light and dark bands. Examples of foliated metamorphic rocks include slate, schist, and gneiss.
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.
Bend in rock layers created by pressure?
A bend in rock layers created by pressure is called folding. It refers to a ductile behavior in which planar or flat layers of rock bend in response to stress.
When a mineral grains in a metamorphic rock do not form layers the rock has a?
no texture
