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How are metamorphic rocks distinguished from other types of rocks?
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Different types of metamorphic rocks are distinguished by the?
arrangement of mineral grains within the rock
What do rocks do under heat and pressure?
rocks can change form. There are three main types of rocks, sedimentary, Metamorphic and igneous. igneous. sedimentary rocks are rocks formed from sediment. Metamorphic rocks are rocks formed from heat and pressure. If other rocks are put under heat and pressure then they have a chance to change into metamorphic.
What do foliated and non-foliated rocks have in common?
They are both metamorphic rocks.
What rocks are in Mexico?
Many types of igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rocks.
What types of rocks and minerals are there on mars?
there are all three types of rocks: igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary.
Different types of metamorphic rocks are distinguished by the?
arrangement of mineral grains within the rock
Foliated rocks are distinguished by?
The main way metamorphic rocks are classified is by the presence or absence of foliation. Foliated metamorphic rocks are distinguished by the type of foliation they exhibit. Types of foliation textures, include: slaty, phyllitic, schistose, and gneissi.
What are two examples of Metomorphic rocks?
Slate and marble are examples of metamorphic rocks. Other metamorphic rocks include gneiss, schist, and quartzite. All metamorphic rocks are formed from other rock types.
What other types of rocks are there other than igneous sedimentary and metamorphic?
There are extraterrestrial rocks.
Can metamorphic rocks be changed into other types of metamorphic rocks?
Yes, when the metamorphic rock melts and becomes magma there is a chance that it can become a new type of rock.
What are three types of rocks?
igneous, sedimentary, metamorphic
Name the three types of rocks?
There are three types of rocks: 1)Igneous Rocks 2)Sedimentary Rocks 3)Metamorphic Rocks
Which type of rocks are produced from other types of rocks under high temperature and pressure?
metamorphic
What changes other types of rock to metamorphic?
Heating and pressurization changes igneous and sedimentary rocks into metamorphic rock.
What do rocks do under heat and pressure?
rocks can change form. There are three main types of rocks, sedimentary, Metamorphic and igneous. igneous. sedimentary rocks are rocks formed from sediment. Metamorphic rocks are rocks formed from heat and pressure. If other rocks are put under heat and pressure then they have a chance to change into metamorphic.
What are 3 major rock types?
Igneous Rocks,Sedimentary Rocks,Metamorphic Rocks.
What are the types of the rock?
The types of rocks are sedimentary, igneous, and metamorphic.
