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foliated
Term used to describe metamorphic rocks whose grains are arranged in parallel layers or bands.
nonfoliated
the texture of metamorphic rock in which the mineral grains are not arranged in planes or bands
soapstone
metamorphic rock composed primarily of talc

anthracite
a metamorphic coal with a high carbon content, high density, and black, shiny appearance

quartizite
metamorphic equivalent of sandstone

marble
metamorphic rock that was once limestone

gneiss
metamorphic foliated rock formed from granite

slate
A type of metamorphic rock that was once shale rock formed by heat and pressure.

schist
metamorphic, foliated rock that was once shale with mica

amphibolite
nonfoliated metamorphic rock; metamorphism of mafic rocks (basalt and gabbro)
