The Development of a Preferred Orientation of Large,flaky Mica Crystals

question 21

Multiple Choice

The development of 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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