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Do rocks change from one type to another or not change at all?
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∙ 13y ago
Rocks are constantly changing types. The three types are metamorphic, sedimentary and igneous. Igneous rocks are created when magma or lava cools and solidifies. Metamorphic rocks are created when rocks are put under high pressure and high heat, which compacts the molecules in the rocks. Sedimentary rocks are created when small particles of rocks accumulate in an area and are cemented together via pressure or chemical change.
Therefore, sedimentary and igneous rocks can become metamorphic rocks if they are buried deep in the earth's crust. Metamorphic and sedimentary rocks can become igneous rocks if they are melted then resolidify from the magma or lava. Metamorphic and igneous rocks can become sedimentary rocks if they are chipped into tiny pieces then accumulate together and become cemented.
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Can all rocks change into metamorphic rocks?
no
What type of rocks weather and erode to form sedimentary rocks?
all of them
What type of rocks change into igneous rock?
I know one of them...Sedimentary hope i helped... =) All 3 are igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic.
What rocks change into metamorphic rocks?
Any type of rock can become metamorphic.
Is it true that intrusive rocks have similar crystals than extrusive rocks?
no. Extrusive rocks are usually have bigger crystals and a rougher texture, unless you notice obsidian and another type of extrusive rock don't have crystals, at all
Can a rock chang to a type of rock to another?
rocks can change from one type of rock to another, or not change at all
Can rocks change from one type of rock to or not change at all?
Yes, It does change, But it takes millions and millions of year to change.
What type of rock can change into an igneous rock?
Igneous rocks can change into metamorphic rocks from great heat and pressure as all other rocks can, melt into magma, the molten rock, and erode into sediment, which are rock fragments.
Can all rocks change into metamorphic rocks?
no
What type of rocks weather and erode to form sedimentary rocks?
all of them
What type of rocks change into igneous rock?
I know one of them...Sedimentary hope i helped... =) All 3 are igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic.
What kinds of rocks change when they come in contact with magma?
All types of rocks.
What rocks change into metamorphic rocks?
Any type of rock can become metamorphic.
Is it true that intrusive rocks have similar crystals than extrusive rocks?
no. Extrusive rocks are usually have bigger crystals and a rougher texture, unless you notice obsidian and another type of extrusive rock don't have crystals, at all
Can metaporhic rocks form in to igneous rocks but not to sedementry rocks?
it can form into both, they can all form into one another
What type of rocks can undergo metamorphism?
All rocks can undergo metamorphism; sedimentary, igneous, and even metamorphic rocks.
Are all rocks minerals?
Rocks may be made of one type of mineral or a combination of several.
