LJ 149 Foliated Foliated Rocks are metamorphic rocks that are usually found under ground They change form from heat above the rock foh lee ey tid Petrology Mineralogy consisting of thin and separable ID: 286989
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By Joseph Zaragoza
LJ #149: FoliatedSlide2
Foliated Rocks are metamorphic rocks that are usually found under ground. They change form from heat above the rock.
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Types of Metamorphic rocks
Not all foliated rocks are metamorphic. Metamorphic Rocks divide into two categories, Non-Foliated Rock, and Foliated Rock.
Quartzine
RockSlide4
Non-Foliated Rock
These rocks have very little designs. These rocks include Marble, Quartzite, and
Hornfels
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A
Hornfel
Metamorphic RockSlide5
Foliated Rock
Foliated Rocks have a wavy/layered appearance. These rocks include
Gneiss,Slate,and
Phyllite
A Gneiss RockSlide6
IN Conclusion
Foliated Rocks can be found deep underground.
Morph means to change.
The rocks change shape by heat.
There are Foliated and Non-Foliated Rocks.
Foliated Rocks have a wavy appearance.
Non-Foliated Rocks have little design in them and are more dull in appearance.