What are some examples of foliated metamorphic rocks?

Non-foliated metamorphic rocks such as hornfels, marble, quartzite, and novaculite do not have a layered or banded appearance. Pictures and brief descriptions of some common types of metamorphic rocks are shown on this page. read more

Non-foliated metamorphic rocks are rocks that have been changed by heat and pressure into rocks with a non-layered or banded appearance. Some examples of non-foliated metamorphic rocks include quartzite, marble, amphibolite and hornfels. read more

The only common metamorphic minerals that are "leaf-like" are the micas and some chlorite minerals. So, foliated metamorphic rocks include mica and chlorite (and talc) schists. Phyllite is foliated at a microscopic scale. The general foliated texture in a rock is called schistocity. read more