Rock Classification 5

Question 1

List the main qualities of slate.

(I/S/M, C/NC, F/NF I/E, O, Any minerals that it can contain)

Answer 1

Metamorphic, foliated, source rock is shale.

(typically gray in color)

Question 2

List the main qualities of schist.

(I/S/M, C/NC, F/NF I/E, O, Any minerals that it can contain)

Answer 2

Metamorphic, foliated, surce rock is sedimentary shale, high mica content.

(usually silver to gray coloring)

Question 3

List the main qualities of gneiss (NICE)

(I/S/M, C/NC, F/NF I/E, O, Any minerals that it can contain)

Answer 3

Metamorphic, foliated, source rock is shale/granite, can contain quartz, feldspar, and biotite mica.

(coloring can range from Beige, Black, Blue, Brown, Green & Grey)

Question 4

List the main qualities of marble.

(I/S/M, C/NC, F/NF I/E, O, Any minerals that it can contain)

Answer 4

Metamorphic, nonfoliated, source rock is limestone, pure marble is white.

(impurities in marble can make marble red-brown, green, or black)

Question 5

List the main properties of quartzite.

Answer 5

Metamorphic, nonfoliated, source rock is quartz sandstone.

(quartzite has a range of many colors)