Classification of Metamorphic

Rocks
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METAMORPHIC ROCKS
 Classification of Metamorphic rocks
Schist: A highly foliated, medium-grained
metamorphic rock that splits easily into flakes or
slabs along well-defined planes of mica. Schist has
wavy layers of minerals and breaks easily.
Gneiss
 Gneiss
Gneiss is a foliated metamorphic rock. This
means it is made of multiple, thin layers of rock.

Gneissose rocks are generally coarse-grained

It has been subjected to higher temperatures and

pressures than schist. It is formed by the
metamorphosis of granite, or sedimentary rock
Hornfels
 Hornfels
Hornfels is another non-foliated metamorphic
rock that normally forms during contact
metamorphism of fine-grained rocks like mudstone
or volcanic rocks.
a dark, fine-grained metamorphic rock
consisting largely of quartz, mica, and particular
feldspars.
Marbles
 Marbles
• Marbles form due to the metamorphism
of carbonate sediments that contain calcite
or dolomite. The grain size increases as a
consequence of metamorphism.

• Marble is a non-foliated metamorphic

rock formed from the metamorphism of
limestone or dolomite.
SLATE
 SLATE
Slate is a fine-grained, foliated, homogeneous,
metamorphic rock derived from an original shale-
type sedimentary rock composed of clay or volcanic
ash through low-grade, regional metamorphism.

 It is the finest-grained foliated metamorphic rock.

 FAQS

What are the uses of metamorphic rocks?

The most commonly used metamorphic rocks

in our daily life are Quartzite and Marbles.
Marbles can be used as decorative stones,
for flooring, for carving statues, etc.
They are frequently chosen for building
materials and artwork.