Match the rock with the appropriate description.
-________ foliated, fine-grained metamorphic rock formed from mudstone and shale
A)hornfels
B)marble
C)gneiss
D)phyllite

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Phyllite is a foliated, fine-grained metamorphic rock formed from mudstone and shale.

Answer: A
 Hornfels is a non-foliated metamorphic rock formed by the heat of a nearby igneous intrusion.

Answer: B
 Marble is a non-foliated metamorphic rock formed from limestone or dolomite that has undergone recrystallization due to heat and pressure.

Answer: C
 Gneiss is a foliated metamorphic rock formed from pre-existing rocks that have undergone metamorphism under high pressure and temperature. It has distinct banding and often contains minerals such as quartz, feldspar, and mica.

Match the Rock with the Appropriate Description