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No. The layering or foliation only occurs when there is a variation in the composition of the original rock. If the rock is homogeneous, then there will be no foliation.

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What are foliated metamorphic rocks?

Foliated rocks have layers in them. We often refer to the layers as Banding.


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 are metamorphic rocks with banded layers called?

Gneiss


What are metamorphic rocks without layers called?

gneiss


What metamorphic rocks that don't have layers?

non-foliated.


Metamorphic rocks that show layers of dark minerals alternating with layers of light minerals are classified as?

foliated metamorphic rocks. The alternating layers are caused by the alignment and segregation of minerals during the metamorphic process, resulting in a banded or layered appearance. Examples of foliated metamorphic rocks include gneiss, schist, and slate.


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


Metamorphic rocks that do not have distinct layers or bands?

non-foliated.


What is the texture called in metamorphic rocks with bands or layers?

foliated


Are igneous rocks made when layers of weathered rocks or soil is compacted?

No that is a metamorphic rock


When rock fragments get compressed and hardened to form layers of rocks they are known as?

metamorphic rocks


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.