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Gneiss is formed from what rock?
Gneiss is a metamorphic rock. It is formed form another metamorphic rock called schist (sh-ist). Schist is formed form fine grained sedimentary rock (often shale). While gneiss is formed by great pressure from moving plates of the earth's crust.
True or false granite is a metamorphic rock?
It is false. Granite is a igneous rock that was formed from magma cooling and hardening.
What rock does granite form from heat and pressure?
The ONLY rock that Granite forms is the metamorphic rock Gneiss. Granite is the parent rock of Gneiss.
Can an igneous rock like granite be formed into a metamorphic rock like gneiss?
Heat And Pressure
Can igneous rock like granite can be formed into a metamorphic rock like gneiss?
Heat And Pressure
Who is correct a metamorphic rock is formed from a sedimentary rock or a metamorphic rock can form from an igneous rock?
both are correct metamorphic rock can form from both.
Is granite and slate the same?
No. Granite is an intrusive igneous rock, formed from the solidification of magma underground. Slate is a low grade metamorphic rock formed from heat and pressure applied to deposits of shale, a sedimentary rock.
Is glassy igneous rocks intrusive or extrusive?
Granite gneiss is a metamorphic rock and would not be considered extrusive (rock formed from molten material at or near the surface).
How does metamorphic form?
Metamorphic rock is formed by heat and pressure making changes to igneous and sedimentary rock.
How Metamorphic rock form?
Metamorphic rock is formed by heat and pressure making changes to igneous and sedimentary rock.
Granite is an example It forms deep underground It needs heat to form What is it?
It is metamorphic rock
How does granite form into gniess?
Granite must be exposed to tremendous heat and pressures in order to transform into the metamorphic rock gneiss.
