Two Common Metamorphic Rocks That Typically Lack Foliation Are ________

question 28

Multiple Choice

Two common metamorphic rocks that typically lack foliation are ________ and ________.

• A) slate; phyllite
• B) gneiss; migmatite
• C) quartzite; marble
• D) schist; metaconglomerate

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Definitions:

Dissolved Gas

Gas that is mixed in a solution, often referring to gases mixed in liquids such as water, which can affect water quality and marine life.

Porphyritic Texture

A texture in igneous rocks characterized by larger crystals, known as phenocrysts, embedded in a finer-grained matrix.

Fine Grained

Describes rocks or minerals that have a small grain size, often requiring magnification to be seen clearly.

Small Crystals

Tiny, solid, naturally occurring inorganic substances with a definite chemical composition and a characteristic crystalline structure.