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Can metamorphic rocks be formed by the formation of minerals from a solution?
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Rock formed from minerals that precipitate from saturated solutions are called chemical sedimentary rocks, such as rock salt and rock gypsum.
In some metamorphic rock processes, the loss of fluid due to heat and pressure can cause the transformation of some minerals into other minerals, but this is a different process than that which is causing precipitation from a saturated solution. In retrograde metamorphism, hydration (the addition of water) can also cause the transformation of some minerals.
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Contrast the formation of minerals from magma and their formations from solution?
The formation of minerals from magma depends on how quickly the magma cools- if it cools slowly the crystals are bigger, slower= smaller crystals. The formation of minerals from solution depends on wether the solution becomes overfilled with a dissolved substance and gets supersaturated, then the individual atoms bond together and mineral crystal is formed from the solution.
How are minerals formed in igneous and metamorphic rocks?
Minerals form in igneous rock as magma or lava cools. The minerals will form from the available chemicals in the magma as their crystallization temperature is reached. The sequence of mineral crystal formation from magma is described in the Bowen's Reaction Series. Metamorphic rock minerals are aligned, altered, or recrystallized from existing rock minerals due to the effects of heat and/or pressure.
Are zeolites igneous sedimentary or metamorphic rocks?
Zeolites are a group of minerals which have formed in the pockets or vugs of solidified lava. They are therefore minerals, not rocks.
What is the term when rocks are formed when older rocks are heated or squeezed?
If it is squeezed and heated sufficiently to realign the minerals or form new minerals, it is called a metamorphic rock. If it is squeezed and heated enough to melt, then solidify, it would be called an igneous rock.
What in geology is the name of a diaper structure formed by evaporate minerals such as halite?
Solution
Can metamorphic rocks be formed by solutions of minerals?
No.
Contrast the formation of minerals from magma and their formations from solution?
The formation of minerals from magma depends on how quickly the magma cools- if it cools slowly the crystals are bigger, slower= smaller crystals. The formation of minerals from solution depends on wether the solution becomes overfilled with a dissolved substance and gets supersaturated, then the individual atoms bond together and mineral crystal is formed from the solution.
How does metamorphic rock formation compare to igneous rock formation?
Igneous rocks are formed in and around volcanos, metamorphic rocks are formed by the partial melting of rocks deep underground.
What is a metamorphic rock showing minerals formed into bands?
Gneiss.
How are minerals formed in igneous and metamorphic rocks?
Minerals form in igneous rock as magma or lava cools. The minerals will form from the available chemicals in the magma as their crystallization temperature is reached. The sequence of mineral crystal formation from magma is described in the Bowen's Reaction Series. Metamorphic rock minerals are aligned, altered, or recrystallized from existing rock minerals due to the effects of heat and/or pressure.
How are mineral formed in igneous and metamorphic?
Minerals form in igneous rock as magma or lava cools. The minerals will form from the available chemicals in the magma as their crystallization temperature is reached. The sequence of mineral crystal formation from magma is described in the Bowen's Reaction Series. Metamorphic rock minerals are aligned, altered, or recrystallized from existing rock minerals due to the effects of heat and/or pressure.
What kind of metamorphic rock is formed where rocks have been heated but not deformed?
a rock with metamorphic minerals but no foliation or lineation
Folliation is the arrangement of minerals?
Planes of minerals formed in response to stress, a feature of many metamorphic rocks
What rock was oringinally a metamorphic rock?
No rock was originally a metamorphic rock. By the definition of the word metamorphic rocks are rocks that have been formed from other rocks (sedimentary or igneous) either by formation of new minerals because of temperature and pressure changes or by changing the texture of the rock by large stresses shearing the rock.
What are 2 metamorphic minerals formed along oceanic ridges?
Minerals are not classified as metamorphic. The mid-oceanic ridges are generally considered to be areas where new basaltic crust is formed from uprising magma. The basalt is considered an igneous rock in classification.
Are minerals always formed from cooling magma or lava?
No. Some minerals in sedimentary rocks are formed from chemical reactions at the surface or precipitate out of solution. Most deposits of calcite and aragonite are from the shells of living organisms. Minerals in metamorphic rocks form as a result of solid-state chemical changes under heat and pressure, or from reactions with hot water.
Component that changes in size or shape when metamorphic rocks are formed?
Minerals(inorganic solids with a crystalline structure) change in size or shape under the intense heat and pressure to form metamorphic rocks.
