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Metamorphism can be instantaneous as in the shearing of rocks at plate boundaries or can take millions of years as in the slow cooling of magma buried deep under the surface of the Earth. But on other hand metamorphism can be made in labs in one minute but certain chemical
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∙ 11y agoThe rock cycle is the natural process in which rocks transform from one rock type into another rock type over time, a type of natural recycling.
Igneous rocks, which are formed from magma cooling underground, or lava above ground are formed from previous igneous, metamorphic, or sedimentary rocks which have become melted, usually as a result of plate collision and subduction.------->
When these igneous rocks are exposed to weathering and erosion, they break down into smaller particles that are transported by wind and water to a place of deposition, where they can form into sedimentary rock strata, through a process of lithification, where excess water is squeezed out by overburden pressures and the particles are cemented together by various minerals precipitating out of How_do_rocks_change_from_one_type_to_another_in_the_rock_cycle. Igneous and metamorphic rocks can both be turned into sedimentary rocks in this way.------->
Igneous and sedimentary rocks can also be changed by heat and/or pressure into metamorphic rocks, by transforming their existing mineral structures into new minerals or realigning the existing minerals. There are different degrees of metamorphism, so even an existing metamorphic rock can become a different metamorphic rock. -------->
If these metamorphic rocks are melted, then solidify, they become igneous rocks, and the cycle starts all over again.
The rock cycle is largely driven by lithospheres plate movements which cause subduction and uplift, also by climatic conditions and the associated erosion elements.
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∙ 14y agoAlthough the process of rock metamorphism usually involves a process taking millions of years, rocks could be metamorphosed in the lab in minutes with the right equipment.
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∙ 14y agoIt can take a couple of minutes in a lob or millions of years in real life. There is no exact time it takes. It depends on the conditions.
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∙ 11y agoa few days to a week on the surface but under ground it could be months
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∙ 12y agoIt gos through a lot of crashing, re-molding, deltas, and more.
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Why does it take milllions of years for rocks to change?
Not in all cases. sometimes it take shorter time. for example the contact metamorphic rock can be formed within a short period. If an area of sedimentary rocks experience a sudden volcanic eruption those sedimentary rocks will quickly metamorphose to Metamorphic rock. The reason it takes rock to change is because the process is a long one. Weathering, erosion, deposition, cementation/compaction. By the time the whole process go through it has been millions of years or thousands
How long does it take for rock to turn into marble?
Marble is formed through the metamorphism of limestone. The fact that marble gleams white and reflects object, informs us that it has gone through the metamorphic stage, withstanding heat, water, wind, ice, etc. Through this change, limestone has become a smooth, glossy, fire resistant, and weather resistant marble.
How long did it take to film camp rock?
2 weeks
Would the oldest rocks on earth be igneous or sedimentary?
The creation of igneous rock from magma is dependent on the cooling rate of the magma. Some igneous rocks form almost instantaneously, and others take hundreds of thousands of years. So igneous rock could be the youngest of the three rock types at any given point in time.
How long does it take for a geode to grow?
it can take hundreds of years just to form half
Does it take millions of years to form a metamorphic rock?
Most metamorphic rock processes involve very long periods of time. The exception would be metamorphic rocks formed by meteorite impacts.
Does brick turn into a metamorphic rock when its melted?
No. Metamorphic rock froms from processes that take place in the solid state. Rocks that form from molten material are igneous.
What process must take place to change igneous or metamorphic rock to sedimentary rock?
All rocks on Earth take part in the "Rock Cycle". For an igneous or metamorphic rock to change into a sedimentary rock, they must undergo weathering and erosion by wind, water, and/or ice. The broken down pieces of rock (sediments) settle into layers that form a sedimentary rock.
What type of rock is the original rock?
No one really know what rock came first but I would assume it would be Igneous because it came from volcanoes and those have been around a long time. Sedimentary rocks take millions of years to form, and metamorphic take long as well. The best answer would definitely have to be igneous.
Is glass metamorphic?
Crystals are the form that minerals take upon solidification. Metamorphic is a term used to describe a rock that undergoes a chemical or mineral transformation from heat or pressure. New crystals can form in rock undergoing metamorphosis, but the crystals themselves are not considered metamorphic.
How long does it take for a rock to form?
Metamorphic rocks takes from as much as thousands of years to just a few minutes to form depending on the type of metamorphism involved and the range of existing physical properties like temperature and pressure involved.
What event has to take place to change a metamorphic rock into a igneous rock?
Very high, sustained temperatures are required as the metamorphic rock must melt down and then re-solidify
What two pathways in the rock cycle could igneous rock take to become metamorphic rock?
geometry
What take millions of years to form?
Metamorphic
How long does it take for a Igneous rock to Form?
10,000,000+ years
What is it called when pressure changes a rock?
That is called a Metamorphic rock. it can take thousands to millions of years to create these but they can be formed pretty quickly too. for example, when a meitor hits the earths surface, it can create metamorphic rocks instantly.
What process must take place to change igneous or sedimentary rock to metamorphic rock?
Heat and pressure
