Questions and Answers
What is the parent rock of Slate?
Mudstone or shale
What is the parent rock of Phyllite?
Mudstone, shale, or slate
What is the parent rock of Schist?
Mudstone, shale, slate or phyllite
What is the parent rock of Gneiss?
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What is the parent rock of Anthracite Coal?
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What is the parent rock of Quartzite?
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What is the parent rock of Marble?
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What is the parent rock of Meta-Conglomerate?
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Study Notes
Parent Rocks of Metamorphic Rocks
- Slate originates from mudstone or shale.
- Phyllite is derived from mudstone, shale, or slate.
- Schist can form from mudstone, shale, slate, or phyllite.
- Gneiss has a diverse range of parent rocks, including mudstone, shale, slate, phyllite, schist, granite, or diorite.
- Anthracite coal comes from peat, lignite, or bituminous coal.
- Quartzite is formed from sandstone.
- Marble is derived from limestone.
- Meta-conglomerate originates from conglomerate.
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Test your knowledge of the parent rocks of various metamorphic rocks in this quiz. From slate to gneiss, learn about the origins of these geological formations. Perfect for students studying geology or earth sciences.
