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    This document discusses the classification of several common types of metamorphic rocks: 1) Schist is a foliated rock that splits easily into thin layers along planes of mica minerals. 2) Gneiss is also foliated but has a coarser grain and was subjected to higher temperatures and pressures than schist during metamorphism. 3) Hornfels forms from the contact metamorphism of fine-grained rocks like mudstone. Marble forms from the metamorphism of limestone or dolomite, becoming less foliated and with a larger grain size. Slate derives from the low-grade metamorphism of shale.

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    This document discusses the classification of several common types of metamorphic rocks: 1) Schist is a foliated rock that splits easily into thin layers along planes of mica minerals. 2) Gneiss is also foliated but has a coarser grain and was subjected to higher temperatures and pressures than schist during metamorphism. 3) Hornfels forms from the contact metamorphism of fine-grained rocks like mudstone. Marble forms from the metamorphism of limestone or dolomite, becoming less foliated and with a larger grain size. Slate derives from the low-grade metamorphism of shale.

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    This document discusses the classification of several common types of metamorphic rocks: 1) Schist is a foliated rock that splits easily into thin layers along planes of mica minerals. 2) Gneiss is also foliated but has a coarser grain and was subjected to higher temperatures and pressures than schist during metamorphism. 3) Hornfels forms from the contact metamorphism of fine-grained rocks like mudstone. Marble forms from the metamorphism of limestone or dolomite, becoming less foliated and with a larger grain size. Slate derives from the low-grade metamorphism of shale.

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    Classification of Metamorphic

    Rocks
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    METAMORPHIC ROCKS
    Classification of Metamorphic rocks
    Schist: A highly foliated, medium-grained
    metamorphic rock that splits easily into flakes or
    slabs along well-defined planes of mica. Schist has
    wavy layers of minerals and breaks easily.
    Gneiss
    Gneiss
    Gneiss is a foliated metamorphic rock. This
    means it is made of multiple, thin layers of rock.

    Gneissose rocks are generally coarse-grained

    It has been subjected to higher temperatures and


    pressures than schist. It is formed by the
    metamorphosis of granite, or sedimentary rock
    Hornfels
    Hornfels
    Hornfels is another non-foliated metamorphic
    rock that normally forms during contact
    metamorphism of fine-grained rocks like mudstone
    or volcanic rocks.
    a dark, fine-grained metamorphic rock
    consisting largely of quartz, mica, and particular
    feldspars.
    Marbles
    Marbles
    • Marbles form due to the metamorphism
    of carbonate sediments that contain calcite
    or dolomite. The grain size increases as a
    consequence of metamorphism.

    • Marble is a non-foliated metamorphic


    rock formed from the metamorphism of
    limestone or dolomite.
    SLATE
    SLATE
    Slate is a fine-grained, foliated, homogeneous,
    metamorphic rock derived from an original shale-
    type sedimentary rock composed of clay or volcanic
    ash through low-grade, regional metamorphism.

     It is the finest-grained foliated metamorphic rock.


    FAQS

    What are the uses of metamorphic rocks?

    The most commonly used metamorphic rocks


    in our daily life are Quartzite and Marbles.
    Marbles can be used as decorative stones,
    for flooring, for carving statues, etc.
    They are frequently chosen for building
    materials and artwork.

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