Metamorphic Rock examples

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Metamorphic rock types with info on regional vs contact metamorphism, foliated vs non-foliated, parent rock, and some key features for identification.
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SLATE foliated regional metamorphism
SLATE foliated regional metamorphism
PHYLLITE foliated regional metamorphism
PHYLLITE foliated regional metamorphism
SCHIST foliated regional metamorphism
SCHIST foliated regional metamorphism
GARNET SCHIST foliated regional metamorphism
GARNET SCHIST foliated regional metamorphism
GNEISS foliated regional metamorphism
GNEISS foliated regional metamorphism
GNEISS foliated regional metamorphism
MARBLE non-foliated contact metamorphism reacts with acid parent rock: limestone
MARBLE non-foliated contact metamorphism reacts with acid parent rock: limestone
QUARTZITE non-foliated contact metamorphism parent rock: quartz sandstone
QUARTZITE non-foliated contact metamorphism parent rock: quartz sandstone
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