Q164
Schist is the metamorphic equivalent of ________.
A.
Granite
B.
Basalt
C.
Shale
AnswerD.
Dolerite
Answer: Option C
Solution
Answer: Option C
Solution:
Schist is the metamorphic equivalent of Shale. Schist is a still higher degree of metamorphism, characterized by coarse grained foliation and/or lineation, with mica crystals large enough to be easily identified with the unaided eye.