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Are the Hawaiians islands made up primarily made up metamorphic rocks?
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Are unakite rocks Sedimentary rocks Metamorphic rocks or Igneous rocks?
metamorphic
Metamorphic rocks that don't have layers?
Sedimentary rocks have layers, not metamorphic rocks.
What are the similarities between sedimentary rocks and metamorphic rocks?
They are both rocks
Metamorphic rocks in which minerals are NOT aligned within the rock are called?
Metamorphic rocks in which the minerals show no alignment are called non-foliated metamorphic rocks.
What are the characteristics of foliated and non-foliated metamorphic rocks?
Foliated rocks are metamorphic rocks that look like they have layers or the appearance of layers. Non-foliated rocks are metamorphic rocks without any foliation.
Rocks are classified as igneous sedimentary or metamorphic based primarily on their?
Based on their method of formation.
Are metamorphic rocks only formed by igneous rocks?
No. Metamorphic rocks can also from front sedimentary rocks and from other metamorphic rocks.
Which two of the three rock types appear to be made primarily of intergrown crystals?
Igneous and metamorphic rocks.
Are unakite rocks Sedimentary rocks Metamorphic rocks or Igneous rocks?
metamorphic
What rocks are formed from high temperature and pressures?
Igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rocks can be changed by high temperatures and pressure, and the resultant rock is called metamorphic, because its form has been changed.
Is metamorphic rocks made up of sedimentary rock igneous rock or other metamorphic rocks?
Metamorphic rocks
Are sedimentary rocks form from rock and mineral fragments and metamorphic rocks form from existing rocks?
Yes sedimentary rocks form from erosion, consolidation, and cementation of old rocks. Metamorphic rocks form from changes to an existing rock through a mineralogical change within brought on primarily by heat and to some extent by pressure.
Are unakite rocks Metamorphic rocks or igneous rocks?
It is a type of Metamorphic rock
Metamorphic rocks that don't have layers?
Sedimentary rocks have layers, not metamorphic rocks.
What are three types of rocks?
igneous, sedimentary, metamorphic
Rocks made when other rocks are subjected to intense pressure and heat?
metamorphic rock
Can Metamorphic rocks can form from igneous but not from sedimentary rocks.?
Metamorphic rocks can form from both igneous and sedimentary rocks
