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Explain why marble, even if formed under high pressure, does not show foliation.

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Answer:

Because their minerals (quartz and calcite respectively) do not tend to show alignment

Step-by-step explanation:

Marble is a metamorphic rock composed of recrystallized carbonate minerals, most commonly calcite or dolomite. Marble is typically not foliated, although there are exceptions.

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