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fagboi

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Slate and phyllite are similar in appearance. How can the foliation and the shine be used to tell them apart?
 
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Marble and quartzite can be similar in appearance. Name two simple ID techniques that can be used to differentiate between the two.
 
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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: Slate has very flat layers and is dull in appearance. Phyllite has wavy layers and has a sheen.

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Answer: Marble reacts with HCl, while quartzite will not. Quartzite will scratch glass or steel, while marble will not.


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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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