10 Questions
What is the process that results in mineralogical changes?
Recombination or reaction between existing minerals and available ions
What is the characteristic of slate?
Fine-grained and foliated
What determines the color of slate?
The mineral constituents
What is schist characterized by?
Strongly foliated and contains mica minerals
What is gneiss formed from?
High-grade metamorphism of shale or granite
What is the characteristic of marble?
Coarse-grained and nonfoliated
What is marble formed from?
Metamorphism of limestone
What is the color of pure marble?
White
What is the process that forms slate?
Low-grade metamorphism of shale
What is a type of schist?
Mica schist
Test your knowledge of metamorphic rocks and the process of metamorphism, including the agents and types of metamorphism, and examples of metamorphic rocks. Learn about the transformation of rocks under temperature and pressure deep within the earth.
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