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Which of these can be used to identify metamorphic rocks

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EARTH SCIENCE LAB
Metamorphic Rock Identification

Metamorphic Rocks

Metamorphic rocks are rocks that have undergone a change from their original form due to changes in temperature, pressure or chemical alteration. The classification of metamorphic rocks is based on the minerals that are present and the temperature and pressure at which these minerals form. Determination of this information is not easily accomplished in this lab. Therefore, a simplified system is used based on texture and composition.

Texture

Texture is divided into two groups. Foliated textures show a distinct planar character. This means that the minerals in the rock are all aligned with each other. This planar character can be flat like a piece of slate or folded. Non-foliated textures have minerals that are not aligned. Essentially, the minerals are randomly oriented.

Foliation

Foliated textures show four types of foliation. Slaty cleavage is composed of platy minerals that are too small to see. Typically, these rocks split along parallel, planar surfaces. Phyllitic foliation is composed of platy minerals that are slightly larger than those found in slaty cleavage, but generally are still too small to see with the unaided eye. The larger size gives the foliation a slighly shiny appearance. Schistose foliation is composed of larger minerals which are visible to the unaided eye. Platy minerals tend to dominate. Gneissic banding is the easiest of the foliations to recognize. It is composed of alternating bands of dark and light minerals.

Non-Foliation

Non-foliated textures are identified by their lack of planar character. Further identification of non-foliated rocks is dependent on the composition of the minerals or components in the rock. Anthracite coal is similar to bituminous coal. Both are black in color , and is composed of carbon. Anthracite coal is generally shiny in appearance and breaks with a conchoidal fracture (broken glass also shows this type of fracture). Metaconglomerate is composed of pebbles and gravel that have been flattened due to directed pressure. Quartzite is composed of quartz sand grains. Quartz has a hardness of 7, which makes it difficult to scratch. Marble is composed of calcite and will readily react to a small drop of HCl.

Metamorphic Rock Identification Chart
TEXTUREFOLIATIONCOMPOSITIONTYPEPARENT ROCKROCK NAME
FoliatedslatymicaRegionalMudstoneSlate
phylliticquartz, mica, chloriteRegionalMudstonePhyllite
schistosemica, quartzRegionalSlateSchist
schistoseamphibole, plagioclaseRegionalBasalt or GabbroAmphibolite
gneissic banding feldspar, mica, quartzRegionalSchistGneiss
Non-Foliated carbonContact or RegionalBituminous CoalAnthracite Coal
quartz, rock fragmentsContact or RegionalConglomerateMetaconglomerate
calciteContact or RegionalLimestoneMarble
quartzContact or RegionalSandstoneQuartzite

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It's lithogenous i believe of course i looked it up.

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