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no, the process only happens to igneous rocks
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What can happen to igneous rocks when introduced to heat and pressure?
Metamorphic
What is a metamorphic rock made of shale?
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 :)
What conditions are necessary to turn igneous and sedimentary rocks into metamorphic rocks?
Great pressure and heat, but short of the temperature that would completely melt the rock.
What features of sedimentary rocks are unlikely to be found in metamorphic rocks what features of metamorphic rocks do not occur in sedimentary rocks?
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What are the three types of rock and their formation?
there are 4 bill bob and jerry and the one in abi's head she likes to call a brain Igneous, Sedimentary, and Metamorphic.
Do sedimentary rocks melt and become magma?
No. It's the Metamorphic rocks that melt and become magma.
Can metamorphic rocks melt to form sedimentary rocks?
No, sedimentary is formed by compression. Metamorphic is created by heat and pressure. Sedimentary can be melted to create metamorphic.
Can metamorphic rocks melt to give igneous rock?
yes
What can happen to igneous rocks when introduced to heat and pressure?
Metamorphic
What rock is formed when sandstone is exposed to heat and pressure?
Igneous rocks-after having the chance to cool down after a melt (metamorphic rocks need pressure as well)
Which types of rocks are not metamorphic rocks?
Sedimentary and Igneous rocks are not metamorphic rocks. Metamorphic rocks however are igneous or sedimentary rocks that have undertaken metamorphism (In extreme heat and/or pressure the minerals are forced to recrystalize) and become metamorphic rocks. If the heat/pressure causes the rock to melt into liquid rock than it is no longer metamorphi, it is igneous. Hope this helps :)
How do igneous rock become metamorphic rocks?
Metamorphic rocks become igneous rocks by melting from heat and pressure, remnants of which may cool from melt (magma) and become components of igneous rock.
When rocks experience greater heat and pressure what type of rock will they turn into if they do not melt?
metamorphic
Rocks experience Greater heat and pressure what type of rock will they turn into if they do not melt?
metamorphic
Can metamorphic rocks be created by melting?
Nope, because they are created when the Earth pressurizes and heats it (but not to the point of melting). Igneous rocks are created when rocks melt.
What happens when metamorphic rocks are heated?
When metamorphic rocks are heated, the minerals within the rock may undergo recrystallization, transforming into new minerals. This process can lead to the development of new textures and structures in the rock. However, excessive heat can cause the minerals to melt and reform as igneous rocks.
Does rock melt when it is changing into metamorphic rock?
No, rock does not melt when it is changing into metamorphic rock. Metamorphic rocks form from pre-existing rocks, such as sedimentary or igneous rocks, through a process called metamorphism. This process involves changes in temperature, pressure, or the presence of fluids, which cause the minerals in the rock to recrystallize without melting.
