What causes foliated metamorphic textures to form?
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What causes foliated metamorphic textures to form?
Metarmorphic Rocks:
There are two different types of metamorphic rocks, or rocks that are subjected to heat and pressure to be formed. They are foliated and non-foliated metamorphic rocks.
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View this answerOne of the main causes for the band-like structures foliated metamorphic rocks is the pressure. In some areas around the world, the pressure that is...
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Chapter 8 / Lesson 2Learn how to identify metamorphic rocks. Discover the composition and texture of metamorphic rocks, and study examples of different types of metamorphic rocks.
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