An unknown metamorphic rock appears to have minerals that have been separated out into alternating mafic and felsic bands. Which type of metamorphism is possible based on this rock's appearance? contact regional

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An unknown metamorphic rock appears to have minerals that have been separated
out into alternating mafic and felsic bands. Which type of metamorphism is possible
based on this rock's appearance?
O contact
O regional
Transcribed Image Text:An unknown metamorphic rock appears to have minerals that have been separated out into alternating mafic and felsic bands. Which type of metamorphism is possible based on this rock's appearance? O contact O regional
An unknown metamorphic rock is foliated and smooth. It has very fine grained
minerals. What is the most likely name for this rock?
gneiss
marble
slate
schist
Transcribed Image Text:An unknown metamorphic rock is foliated and smooth. It has very fine grained minerals. What is the most likely name for this rock? gneiss marble slate schist
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