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Understanding Metamorphic Rocks by Technical Guru is a document available to read on EtoBox.
Here are the key properties to examine in the lab for each metamorphic rock: 1. Schist - Foliated texture with mica flakes 2. Gneiss - Banded/layered texture with light/dark minerals 3. Slate - Thinly foliated with cleavage planes 4. Marble - Coarse-grained without foliation 5. Quartzite - Hard, non-foliated with interlocking quartz grains Examine the textures under a microscope or hand lens. Test hardness for some using the Mohs scale. Note any visible mineral components.
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