Multiple Choice
What major change occurs during metamorphism of limestone to marble?
A) Calcite grains grow larger and increase in size.
B) Clays crystallize to micas, forming a highly foliated, mica-rich rock.
C) Limestone grains react to form quartz and feldspars.
D) Calcite grains are dissolved away leaving only marble crystals.
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