Strength of metamorphic rocks:
1, 2 – quartzite and gneiss tend to be very strong and stiff
3 – marble is relatively weak for its stiffness
4 – schist (also phyllite, slate, etc.) highly variable and dependent on foliation

1, 2 – quartzite and gneiss tend to be very strong and stiff
3 – marble is relatively weak for its stiffness
4 – schist (also phyllite, slate, etc.) highly variable and dependent on foliation
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