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A possible protolith for Sample $\mathrm{M}_{3}$ is:a. bituminous coalb. basaltc. shaled. claye. rhyolitef. sandstone
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A protolith is the original, unmetamorphosed rock from which a metamorphic rock is formed. Now, let's analyze Sample M3. Unfortunately, we don't have any information about the sample's characteristics, so we cannot determine its protolith directly. However, we Show more…
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