(7) What do hornfel and skarn have in common? How do they differ?

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**Question 7: Hornfel and Skarn**

What do hornfel and skarn have in common? How do they differ?

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**Question 8: Density Comparison**

Compare the density of mudstone, shale, and slate. Place them in the order of increasing density.

( ______ ) to ( ______ ) to ( ______ )

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**Question 9: Metamorphic Rock and Micas**

In which metamorphic rock are micas most visibly apparent?

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**Question 10: Compositional Bands in Gneiss and Migmatite**

In the process of forming compositional bands in gneiss and migmatite, (dark / light) colored minerals undergo partial melting. Highlight one answer (dark vs. light) and explain why.

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**Question 11: Formation of Serpentinite**

Briefly discuss when and where serpentinite is formed.

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Transcribed Image Text:**Educational Website Content** --- **Question 7: Hornfel and Skarn** What do hornfel and skarn have in common? How do they differ? --- **Question 8: Density Comparison** Compare the density of mudstone, shale, and slate. Place them in the order of increasing density. ( ______ ) to ( ______ ) to ( ______ ) --- **Question 9: Metamorphic Rock and Micas** In which metamorphic rock are micas most visibly apparent? --- **Question 10: Compositional Bands in Gneiss and Migmatite** In the process of forming compositional bands in gneiss and migmatite, (dark / light) colored minerals undergo partial melting. Highlight one answer (dark vs. light) and explain why. --- **Question 11: Formation of Serpentinite** Briefly discuss when and where serpentinite is formed. ---
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