Metamorphic Rocks
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From sedimentary rocks
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Quartzite(from sandstone) | Appearance: Sugary, smashed crysals make it sparkle | |
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Marble(From limestone) | Appearance: milky, often with streaks. The great statues are carved from this | |
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Slate(From shale) | Appearance: Flat, dark and brittle - old chalkboards are made from slate. | |
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From igneous rocks
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Gneiss(From granite or possibly schist) | Appearance: stripey, often warped. Zebra-rock | |
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From metamorphic rocks
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Schist(From slate) | Appearance: schist is shiny, often brittle. The waxy, glossy appearance gives it away | |
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