A Preferred Orientation of Large,flaky Mica Crystals Within Metamorphic Rock

question 58

Multiple Choice

A preferred orientation of large,flaky mica crystals within metamorphic rock is termed

• A) slaty cleavage.
• B) phyllitic luster.
• C) schistosity.
• D) compositional banding.

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