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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.
How does melting point change as the water content of rocks increases?
The presence of the water in its vapor phase causes the melting point to decrease and the rock to melt and absorb the vapor.
What are rocks that contain minerals called?
Rocks. Rocks are made of minerals.
How do you use rocks to find minerals?
the minerals are in the rocks
How much are rocks and minerals?
rocks and minerals ca
What determines a rock's melting point?
A rocks melting point would be determined by the highest temperature at which its constituent minerals would melt.
Which rock melts faster?
A rocks melting point at surface pressures would depend on its mineral composition. Every mineral has a different melting point, and rocks are composed of a variety of minerals.
Can minerals melt?
Virtually all minerals can be melted, when raised to high enough temperatures. But most minerals cannot be melted without some help besides open Sun. The temperature of melting depends on the atomic construction and composition of the mineral.
Why is lava a liquid?
Because it contains rocks/minerals that have been heated to their melting point, inside the earth.
Is Granite flammable?
Absolutely not. Granite, like most Rocks and Minerals, is not flammable AT ALL. If fact, only a very select few rocks or minerals are flammable, most simply melt. Though don't worry about granite melting, melting point is at 1215-1260 oC!
Which two factors affect the temperature that rocks melt at?
The two main factors that affect the temperature at which rocks melt are the composition of the rock and the pressure acting on it. Different minerals have different melting points, so the composition of the rock will determine its melting temperature. Additionally, pressure can increase or decrease the melting temperature of rocks, with higher pressure generally increasing melting temperature and lower pressure decreasing it.
Do rocks have a high melting point?
yes
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 and the difference between igneous and metamorphic rocks?
Igneous rocks are formed when rocks reach the melting point becoming magma, then the magma starts to cool and crystallizes to form igneous rocks. Metamorphic rocks are made when they come in contact with a mass of magma but does not melt providing the energy to drive chemical reactions that recrystallize minerals.
How does melting point change as the water content of rocks increases?
The presence of the water in its vapor phase causes the melting point to decrease and the rock to melt and absorb the vapor.
What is the melting point of rock?
Rocks have various melting points due to their mineral compositions. A rock's melting point is determined by the melting point of the minerals of which it is composed, and the amount of lithostatic or directional pressure it's under.
How are minerals different from rocks?
Rocks contain minerals in them and minerals are just the minerals themselves.
