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Yes, when plate movements carry rocks deep down under the surface of the Earth, rocks can melt into magma. When the rock melts, it basically "unforms." Then, if that liquid rock comes ever cools down, it reforms into some form of igneous rock.

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The type of rock that is formed from rocks that already exist?

METAMORPHIC


How did rocks get formed?

There are 3 main ways for them to be formed. Sedimentary rocks are formed from dirt and sand, and can be found in rivers. Igneous rocks are made from molten magma or lava. Metamorphic rocks are made from already existing rocks, and are changed by pressure or temperature.


Why igneous rocks and faults are younger than the rocks they cut across?

They are formed from hardened lava which comes up from the ground and hardens inside the rock, which happens of course after the other rocks have already formed.


What are unformed diamonds?

Unformed diamonds refer to diamonds that have not been cut or shaped for use in jewelry or industrial applications. These diamonds are in their natural state as they are found in the earth, before any processing or refining has taken place.


What is hornfel rock made of?

honfel rocks are made of already existing rocks formed from heat, preasure or a chemical reaction. also its a metamorphic rock.


What rock is formed from pieces of other rocks?

Sedimentary rock is formed from pieces of other rocks, minerals, and organic materials that have been compacted and cemented together over time. Examples of sedimentary rocks include sandstone, shale, and limestone.


Are metamorphic rocks naturally formed?

Metamorphic rocks are naturally formed. they are formed from natural changes that happen to other rocks.


Are intrusive rocks younger than the rocks they cut across?

No, intrusive rocks are typically younger than the rocks they cut across. This is because they are formed when molten rock (magma) solidifies beneath the Earth's surface, usually after the surrounding rocks have already formed.


How is sedimenary rocks formed?

Sedimentary rocks are formed from the earths surface when sediments hardens into rocks :]


What rocks are formed from broken rocks?

Rocks formed from broken rocks are known as sedimentary rocks. These rocks are formed from the accumulation and lithification of sediments, which can include fragments of other rocks, minerals, and organic material. Common examples of sedimentary rocks formed from broken rocks include sandstone, conglomerate, and shale.


What are rocks called when they are formed by sand rocks and shells?

Rocks formed from sand, rocks, and shells are known as sedimentary rocks. Sandstones, mudstones, and limestone are common examples of sedimentary rocks that can be formed from these materials.


What is formed first rocks or minerals?

Minerals are formed first then rocks