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1 September, 00:09

What is the difference between foliated and non-foliated metamorphic rocks? A. The former display preferred orientation and/or compositional banding, whereas the latter do not. B. The former have bigger grains than the latter. C. The former are heavier than the latter. D. The former have a greater variety of minerals than the latter.

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  1. 1 September, 01:45
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    A. The former display preferred orientation and/or compositional banding, whereas the latter do not.

    Explanation:

    Foliated metamorphic rocks -

    These type of rocks have a banded or layered appearance which is developed due to heat and pressure, the examples are slate, schist, phyllite, gneiss.

    Non - Foliated metamorphic rocks -

    These type of rocks do not have any banded or layered appearance, the example of non - Foliated metamorphic rocks are - novaculite, quartzite, marble, hornfels.
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