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You can determine because there is texture differences. Also, foliated rocks have visible layers or elongated grains of minerals. Nonfoliated does not have distinct layers or bands.

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A foliated rock will have mineral grains aligned in layers or bands, giving it a striped appearance. In contrast, a nonfoliated rock will have a more uniform texture without visible layers. One way to determine if a rock is foliated or nonfoliated is by examining its texture and observing whether it exhibits a banded structure.

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