Metamorphic Rocks Flash Cards

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What results in a change in composition and texture?

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Metamorphic Rocks

Front

What are the two types of Metamorphic rocks?

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Foliated and non-foliated

Front

What are the characteristics of Foliated Metamorphic Rocks?

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Banded and cleavage

Front

Which metamorphic rock does the parent rock granite create?

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Foliated gneiss

Front

Which metamorphic rock does the parent rock limestone create?

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Non-foliated marble

Front

Which metamorphic rock does the parent rock sandstone create?

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Non-foliated quartzite

Front

Which metamorphic rock does the parent rock shale create?

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Foliated slate

Front

Which metamorphic rock does the parent rock slate create?

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Foliated schist