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Metamorphic
Earth Science
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Gneiss texture | Foliated |
| Schist texture | Foliated |
| Slate texture | Foliated |
| Marble texture | Non foliated |
| Gneiss parent rock | Granite |
| Schist parent rock | Basalt/mica |
| Slate parent rock | Shale |
| Marble parent rock | Limestone |
| Slate color | Black, layers, smooth bumps |
| Schist color | Tanish grey, very glittery, others grey with sparkles |
| Gneiss color | Pink and black with sparkly gold specks, layers |
| Marble color | White to light grey, large crystals reflect light |
| Slate uses | Roof tiles, black boards |
| Marble uses | Coutertops, buildings, tables, floors, statues |