I have no idea what this metamorphic rock is.  Could someone help me?

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I have no idea what this metamorphic rock is.  Could someone help me?

Amphibolite
Anthracite
Gneiss
Marble
Which rock name is best for the sample in the photograph? (61 in rock kit)
Metaconglomerate
Phyllite
Quartzite
Serpentinite
mm 30
Schist (Mica)
Schist (Garnet)
Soapstone
Slate
Ⓒ Polly A. Bouker
Transcribed Image Text:Amphibolite Anthracite Gneiss Marble Which rock name is best for the sample in the photograph? (61 in rock kit) Metaconglomerate Phyllite Quartzite Serpentinite mm 30 Schist (Mica) Schist (Garnet) Soapstone Slate Ⓒ Polly A. Bouker
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Any other idea besides metaconglomerate?  Because that is incorrect.  I know it is not foliated so it is not slate, phyllite, schistose, or gneiss. It is non-foliated and that is where I am stuck at.

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