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A metaphorphic rock is a rock that undergoes changes to become a different type of rock. The rock changes due to extreme pressure wich makes them heat up, and change types.... i hope this helps :)
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 12y agometamorphic rocks are formed when either ingeneous rocks or sedimntary rocks melt due to heat and pressure and they later solidfy to form metamorphic rocks
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∙ 10y agoMetamorphic rocks can be formed out of igneous rocks sedimentary rocks and other metamorphic rocks.
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∙ 13y agoIts formed through the heat and pressure of the rocks layers pushing together?
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∙ 13y agoSlate.
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What is metamorphic shale?
The Shale is not a metamorphic rock it is a sedimentary rock.
What type of rock is slate?
A metamorphic rock.
What rock is slate but in the past it was shale?
Shale is a sedimentaory rock, while Slate is a metamorphic rock. Generally the shale is metamorphosed into slate.
Was slate once shale?
Slate is derived from it's parent rock, which is shale. Slate is a metamorphic rock that is composed of microcrystals.
What are two common types of metamorphic rock?
shale slate gneiss
What metamorphic rock is made from clay?
Clays lithify into shale. Shale metamorphoses into slate.
Is slate a metamorphic rock which transforms from shale?
Slate is a metamorphic rock formed from the parent rock shale.
The most common metamorphic rock made from granite?
shale
What is a metamorphic rock formed from a shale?
Slate. Slate is a low grade metamorphic rock derived from shale or mudstone.
Is shale a sedimentary rock or a metamorphic rock?
shale is a sedimentary rock
Which of the following is NOT an example of metamorphic rock marble gneiss slate shale?
Shale is a sedimentary rock, not a metamorphic rock.
What is metamorphic shale?
The Shale is not a metamorphic rock it is a sedimentary rock.
What type of metamorphic rock does shale form?
shale
What is metamorphic rock formed from shale?
Slate. Slate is a low grade metamorphic rock derived from shale or mudstone.
What type of rock is slate?
A metamorphic rock.
Is shale foiliated?
No. Shale is laminated. It is a sedimentary rock. Foliation is a characteristic of metamorphic rock.
What rock is slate but in the past it was shale?
Shale is a sedimentaory rock, while Slate is a metamorphic rock. Generally the shale is metamorphosed into slate.
