Metamorphic Rocks Flashcards by Corduroy Brooks | Brainscape

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What is the definition of metamorphic?

A

The transition from one rock to another at temperature and/or pressure unlike those in which it formed.

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What are protoliths?

A

parent of metamorphic rock

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What is a foliated rock?

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Has lines of biotite and other minerals.

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