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Strata (singular = stratum).
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A metamorphic rock with visible layers or bands is said to be what?
Visible layers or bands in metamorphic rock is designated as 'foliation' and the rock is said to be 'foliated'.
If a rock has bands of light and dark layers its what?
It could be a sedimentary rock or a foliated metamorphic rock exhibiting alternating bands of light and dark minerals.
What are the layers of sandstone called?
The layers of any sedimentary rock are called strata.
What is a rock made of layers that are cemented together?
Layers of sediment which have undergone lithification are called sedimentary rock.
What is sinking of rock layers called?
It is called subsidence.
A metamorphic rock with visible layers or bands is said to be what?
Visible layers or bands in metamorphic rock is designated as 'foliation' and the rock is said to be 'foliated'.
A metamorphic rock that has visible layers or bands?
foliated rock
Is this a description for gneiss rock can be made from granite wavy bands of dark and light layers?
Yes. This metamorphic rock can be made from granite; wavy bands of dark and light layers.
Does nonfoliated rock have distinct layers of bands?
I dov't know
What is the description of foliated?
A rock with minerals aligned into bands or layers.
If a rock has bands of light and dark layers it is what?
It could be a sedimentary rock or a foliated metamorphic rock exhibiting alternating bands of light and dark minerals.
If a rock has bands of light and dark layers its what?
It could be a sedimentary rock or a foliated metamorphic rock exhibiting alternating bands of light and dark minerals.
What are gaps in rock layers called?
Gaps in rock layers are called unconformities.
What is the sinking of rock layers?
the sinking of the rock layers is called subsidence
What is the layers of rock around a volcano called?
The layers of rock form a dome called a laccolith
What is it called when rock layers from folds or ripples?
What is it called when rock layers form folds or ripples
How are slate and marble different?
Slate is a foliated (displaying layers or banding) metamorphic rock, and its parent rock was shale or mudstone. Marble is a non-foliated metamorphic rock (no layers or bands) and its parent rock was limestone.
