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26 October, 15:54

Why does foliation occur? (Metamorphic rock)

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  1. 26 October, 16:03
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    It happens due to pressure acting on the minerals in metamorphic rock. Slate is a good example of what foliation looks like.
  2. 26 October, 16:20
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    Foliation occurs when the pressure squeezes the flat or elongated minerals within a rock so that they become aligned.
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