Metamorphic rocks Flashcards
1
Q
What are the indicators of a metamorphic rock?
A
Foliated, Non-foliated, Protoliths
2
Q
Name all foliated metamorphic rocks:
A
Slate, phyllite, schist, gneiss
3
Q
Name all non-foliated metamorphic rocks:
A
Marble, Quartzite
4
Q
Name all protolith metamorphic rocks:
A
Limestone, Sandstone
5
Q
Define foliated:
A
Refers to a layered/banded appearance of a metamorphic rock
6
Q
Define non-foliated:
A
Refers to a rock that doesn’t have a layered structure
7
Q
Define protolith:
A
The original metamorphic rocks before it undergoes changes in structure
