Rocks resulting from thermal (contact)metamorphism will NOT possess
A) a new mineral assemblage distinct from that found prior to intrusion.
B) larger crystals than those characterizing the country rock prior to intrusion.
C) foliation.
D) silicate minerals.

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Rocks resulting from thermal (contact) metamorphism typically do not possess foliation, as there is not enough pressure applied to the rock to create a preferred orientation of minerals.

Rocks Resulting from Thermal (Contact)metamorphism Will NOT Possess