All metamorphic rocks have a foliated texture.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
False
A foliated texture applies to some metamorphic rocks in which the minerals are oriented in a parallel manner. Not all metamorphic rocks are foliated; some form under confining pressure (i.e., non-directional force) which does not result in a foliated texture.
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