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  • Foliated Metamorphic Rocks: Definition, Examples & Characteristics
    A metamorphic rock that has visible layers or bands is called a foliated metamorphic rock.

    Here's why:

    * Foliation: This refers to the development of parallel layers or bands within a rock. These layers are created by the intense pressure and heat during metamorphism, which causes minerals to align themselves in a specific direction.

    * Examples of Foliated Rocks:

    * Slate: Very fine-grained, with a smooth, flat surface.

    * Phyllite: Slightly coarser than slate, with a silky sheen.

    * Schist: Has larger, visible mineral grains.

    * Gneiss: Distinctive banding of light and dark minerals.

    Let me know if you'd like more details about any of these rocks!

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