Metamorphic Rocks

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Foliated

forms from metamorphism, gives a layering look from stress pushing inwards

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Non-foliated

no orientation or alignment

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Slate

foliated, no visible minerals

protolith: mudstone or shale

<p>foliated, no visible minerals</p><p>protolith: mudstone or shale</p>
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Phyllite

foliated, minerals include parts of mica

protolith: slate

<p>foliated, minerals include parts of mica</p><p>protolith: slate</p>
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Schist

foliated, minerals are present

protolith: phyllite

<p>foliated, minerals are present</p><p>protolith: phyllite</p>
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Gneiss

foliated, minerals are present

protolith: schist

<p>foliated, minerals are present</p><p>protolith: schist</p>
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Marble

non-foliated, sugary texture, will react to HCl acid

protolith: limestone

<p>non-foliated, sugary texture, will react to HCl acid </p><p>protolith: limestone</p>
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Quartzite

non-foliated, sugary texture from interlocking ____

protolith: sandstone

<p>non-foliated, sugary texture from interlocking ____</p><p>protolith: sandstone</p>
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Serpentinite

non-foliated, scaley green appearance, no visible minerals

protolith: ultramafic rock

<p>non-foliated, scaley green appearance, no visible minerals</p><p>protolith: ultramafic rock</p>

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