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marble has an non-foliated texture.
Interlocking grains refer to the irregular and intertwined growth patterns of mineral grains in a rock. This texture indicates a strong bond between the grains and can enhance the overall strength and durability of the rock. Interlocking grains are commonly found in metamorphic rocks such as gneiss and marble.
Marble displays a crystalline texture.
Metamorphic rocks that consist of only one mineral and feature large interlocking crystals often exhibit a texture known as "granoblastic" texture. This texture is characterized by equidimensional grains that fit together tightly, typically seen in rocks like marble (formed from limestone) and quartzite (formed from sandstone). The interlocking crystals indicate that the rock has undergone significant metamorphic processes under high temperature and pressure, allowing the minerals to recrystallize.
Heat and pressure turn limestone into marble through the process of metamorphism, where the mineral composition and texture of the rock are changed. This transformation occurs as a result of high temperature and pressure altering the original calcium carbonate minerals of limestone into the interlocking crystals that characterize marble.
Limestone grains are interlocking. The simple test to see if a rock's grains are interlocking is to put a drop of water on the surface. If the rock is interlocking, the water will remain on the surface. If it is not interlocking, the water will start to percolate through the rock. :).
Metamorphic rocks that consist of only one mineral and have large interlocking crystals often have a coarse-grained texture. This means that the individual mineral grains are easily visible to the naked eye. Examples of such rocks include quartzite (formed from quartz) and marble (formed from calcite).
Marble has visible interlocking crystals on a freshly fractured surface, and will fizz when strong vinegar is applied.
A non-foliated rock with interlocking grains and no specific pattern is typically classified as a type of metamorphic rock. An example of this is marble, which forms from the metamorphism of limestone and consists of calcite crystals that are tightly interlocked. Unlike foliated rocks, which have a layered appearance due to the alignment of minerals, non-foliated rocks like marble exhibit a more uniform texture without distinct layering.
Metamorphic rocks that consist of only one mineral that forms large interlocking crystals often have a _____ texture.
Metamorphic rocks that consist of only one mineral that forms large interlocking crystals often have a _____ texture.
Non-foliated rock, such as marble, has interlocking grains with no specific pattern due to the recrystallization process that occurs under high pressure and temperature, obscuring any original texture or layering. This results in a homogeneous, fine-grained appearance without distinct foliation or banding.