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Heat and pressure from overlying rock layers (or heat from adjacent magma) causes the atoms of the original rock to ionize and recrystallize. Metamorphic rocks are more dense and structurally stable than the 'protolith' from which they are formed.
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Are metamorphic rocks only formed by igneous rocks?
No. Metamorphic rocks can also from front sedimentary rocks and from other metamorphic rocks.
Changed-over rocks are called?
Metamorphic Rocks
How are metamorphic rock structures related to deformation?
Metamorphic rock structures are formed when rocks are subjected to high pressure and temperature, often due to tectonic forces that cause deformation. Deformation can cause rocks to recrystallize, rearrange mineral structures, and develop foliation or lineation in metamorphic rocks. Therefore, the type and intensity of deformation can significantly influence the texture and structure of metamorphic rocks.
Is metamorphic rocks made up of sedimentary rock igneous rock or other metamorphic rocks?
Metamorphic rocks
Are unakite rocks Metamorphic rocks or igneous rocks?
It is a type of Metamorphic rock
What are three types of rocks?
igneous, sedimentary, metamorphic
Can metamorphic rocks form form igneous but not from sedimentary rocks?
Metamorphic rocks can form from both igneous and sedimentary rocks through the process of heat and pressure, but they are more commonly associated with forming from existing metamorphic or sedimentary rocks. Igneous rocks can indirectly contribute to the formation of metamorphic rocks by heating up and altering surrounding rocks, leading to the formation of new metamorphic rocks.
Can metamorphic rocks can form from igneous but not from sedimentary rocks?
Metamorphic rocks can form from both igneous and sedimentary rocks
Can Metamorphic rocks can form from igneous but not from sedimentary rocks.?
Metamorphic rocks can form from both igneous and sedimentary rocks
What rocks are formed from high temperature and pressures?
Rocks formed from high temperature and pressure include metamorphic rocks such as marble, schist, and gneiss. These rocks are created deep within the Earth's crust through the transformation of existing rock types under intense heat and pressure conditions.
Are unakite rocks Sedimentary rocks Metamorphic rocks or Igneous rocks?
Unakite rocks are metamorphic rocks formed from the alteration of igneous rocks. They are typically composed of pink feldspar, green epidote, and clear quartz.
What are the similarities between sedimentary rocks and metamorphic rocks?
They are both rocks
