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How do the crystals in a metamorphic rock align if the rock has been exposed to extreme pressure?

perpendicular to the direction of force

equally in all directions

parallel to the direction of force

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Crystals in the metamorphic rock align parallel due to the direction of the applied force, during rock formation. These crystals are Muscovites, Micas, and Amphiboles etc. So, the correct answer to your question is C. And, metamorphic rocks from due to change in texture and mineral assembly, due to the pressure itself.
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