Last Minute Flashcards
1
Q
Foliation
A
Any planet arrangement of mineral grains or structure features
2
Q
Metamorphic texture:
A
Size shape and arrangement of mineral grains
3
Q
Compositional banding:
A
Slate cleave
4
Q
How does foliation grow?
A
Grows where there is less pressure
5
Q
3 types of foliated textures:
A
1) Schistosity (platy)
2) Gneissic (branded)
3) non foliated
6
Q
Slate:
A
Fine grained. Will not break down in water. Rock cleavage on point. Low grade
7
Q
Phyllite
A
Between slate and schist
8
Q
Schist:
A
Medium coarse grained. Platy. Is a texture
9
Q
Gneiss
A
Medium coarse grained.
Branded.
High grade.
10
Q
Marble
A
Coarse.
Dissolves shit is made of calcite
