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When Granite rocks get metamorphosed, they form – |
A. | Quartzite |
B. | Gneiss |
C. | Marble |
D. | Slate |
Answer» B. Gneiss | |
Explanation: Gneiss is a high grade metamorphic rock formed by the metamorphosis of granite which is a sedimentary rock. Gneiss is typically associated with major mountain building episodes. It is often foliated (composed of layers of sheet-like planar structures), characterized by alternating darker and lighter colored bands, called "gneissic banding". |
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