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Foiliated
caused by differential pressure
Non Foiliated
random orientation caused by lithostatic pressure
Metamorphic Grade
Increases as Temperature and Pressure Increases
Foliated Grade
High to Low
Gneiss
Schist
Phylite
Slate-Shale
Non Foiliated
Quartzite- Quartz Sandstone
Marble-Limestone