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How does a metamorphic rock turn into another type of metamorphic rock?
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∙ 15y ago
From increased pressure and/or heat. Fluid removal results in hydrous mineral destruction and non-hydrous mineral creation, resulting in rock of a different mineralogy.
A metamorphic rock can be further metamorphosed by additional heat and/or pressure into a rock with a higher degree of metamorphism. An example of this would be the metamorphic rock slate changing into the metamorphic rock phyllite.
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∙ 9y agoWell a metamorphic rock can become a different metamorphic rock by just doing the rock cycle again or by just uplifting then go to sediments then cementation and compaction then sedimentary rock then a metamorphic rock
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∙ 14y agoUsually they are called a prograde or higher grade metamorphic rock.
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What process turns rock from one type to another?
Metamorphic rock cycle
From what is metamorphic rock made?
Metamorphic rocks are made from the action of heat, stress, and pressure on pre-existing rocks, of either an igneous, or a sedimentary origin. Also, sometimes a metamorphic rock can be resculpted to form another metamorphic rock.
What is the main type of energy to help convert rocks into metamorphic rocks?
The melting and cooling of a metamorphic rock will allow it to turn into an Igneous rock.
What does sand turn into when under high pressure and high temperature?
it will turn into the metamorphic rock, Quartzite
What type of rock would granite turn into if exposed to heat and pressure?
metamorphic rockgneiss
What type of rock does sedimentary rock turn into when it is buried?
metamorphic
How does metamorphic rock turn into another type of rock?
It can be worn down to create sediments that become seidmentary rock, or it can melt and harden to form igneous rock.
What type of rock may sedimentary rock turn into?
Metamorphic or new sedimentary rock.
Can sedimentary rock form directly from metamorphic rock?
yes it can- metamorphic has to change into one type of rock after it is changed from another.
What type of rock can form metamorphic rocks?
Any rock can undergo metamorphism, be it sedimentary, igneous or even the transformation of one type of metamorphic rock to another.
What process turns rock from one type to another?
Metamorphic rock cycle
What type of rock will the metamorphic rock most likely transform into?
Another metamorphic rock or likely weather to form sediments that results to sedimentary rock.
From what is metamorphic rock made?
Metamorphic rocks are made from the action of heat, stress, and pressure on pre-existing rocks, of either an igneous, or a sedimentary origin. Also, sometimes a metamorphic rock can be resculpted to form another metamorphic rock.
What type of rock is a metamorphic?
the word "metamorphic"is derived from greek which wean changing form.Therefore metamorphic rocks are the rocks which are formed when one type of rock changes into another type after having been subjected under intense heat or pressure.the process of changing one rock type to another rock is calle rock cycle
What are the way metamorphic rock Chang?
heat time pressure these can all cause a metamorphic rock to change to another type of rock such as igneous
What is the main type of energy to help convert rocks into metamorphic rocks?
The melting and cooling of a metamorphic rock will allow it to turn into an Igneous rock.
What does sand turn into when under high pressure and high temperature?
it will turn into the metamorphic rock, Quartzite
