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It is called Non-foliated.
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When mineral grains in a metamorphic rock do not form layers the rock has what texture?
no texture
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.
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.
What type of rock is slate?
A metamorphic rock.
What is metamorphic rock in which mineral crystals are arranged in parallel layers or band?
They are called foliated metamorphic rocks.
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 is the parallel crystal arrangement of layers in metamorphic rock called?
It is whatever you think
A metamorphic rock with visible layers or bands is said to be what?
Visible layers or bands in metamorphic rock is designated as 'foliation' and the rock is said to be '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 rock has uneven layers?
This is indicative of Metamorphic rock
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
A metamorphic rock that has visible layers or bands?
foliated rock
What metamorphic rock type has flat layers?
Foliated rock
What is a metamorphic rock that has definite layers?
banded
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.
