A Type of Foliation Defined by the Preferred Orientation of Large

question 8

Multiple Choice

A type of foliation defined by the preferred orientation of large crystals of mica is termed

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

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