What two, metamorphic rocks are composed predominantly of single minerals?

A. garnet schist and hornfels
B. mica schist and granitic gneiss
C. marble and quartzite
D. fault breccia and graphitic schist


Answer: C. marble and quartzite

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A.

H2O

B. NH3
C. OH-
D.
NH4+

E. none of the above

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A) weight. B) vertical position. C) mass. D) plasticity.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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