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You can identify metamorphic rocks by various minerals or a lack of thereof (mineralogy), also by foliation: whether they're foliated or non-foliated. If they show presence of shistosity or gneissosity (alignment of minerals ) , fissility and grunular appearance.
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∙ 13y agoMetamorphic rocks can be identified if the rock is foliated or nonfoliated, foliating type, type of metamorphism (contact/regional), and by probable original rock. :)
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∙ 15y agoExamine its texture. Metamorphic rocks often have a banded, slaty, or platy texture.
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∙ 13y ago1-the rock type 2-how much silicone it has in it 3-if its intrusive or extrusive
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∙ 12y agoGeologists study the texture and composition of minerals to identify metamorphic rocks. Metamorphic rocks are classified into two groups known as foliated and non foliated.
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∙ 13y agotexture color hardness
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∙ 11y agoFoliated and non-foliated
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∙ 9y agoits awesome
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How much does metamorphic rock cost?
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What rocks change into metamorphic rocks?
Any type of rock can become metamorphic.
Can metamorphic rock form out of other metamorphic rock?
No.
When is a igneous rock change into a metamorphic rock?
Metamorphic rocks are made by heat and pressure, and assuming this isn't a grown person, you SHOULD know that igneous rocks are formed by lava or magma that hardens, so it is when a metamorphic rock is melted, and then hardens. This creates igneous rock.
How can a rock be transformed into a metamorphic rock?
Rock can be changed into metamorphic rock by heat and pressure.
What is commonly found in metamorphic rock?
A texture know as foliation is common in metamorphic rock and garnets are more commonly found in metamorphic rock than other rock types of the crust.
What kind of rock is formed with heat and pressure?
Metamorphic rocks, like slate or quartizite, or even diamonds.
What type of rock is slate?
A metamorphic rock.
What can you find in a metamorphic rock?
in a metamorphic rock you find rock.
How much does metamorphic rock cost?
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What rocks change into metamorphic rocks?
Any type of rock can become metamorphic.
Is marble igneous or sedimentary?
Marble is the metamorphosed result of limestone. Therefore, marble is metamorphic.
Is the rock chalk metamorphic?
No it is not metamorphic, it is a sedimentary rock.
Is chert a metamorphic rock?
Chert is NOT a metamorphic rock.
Can metamorphic rock form out of other metamorphic rock?
No.
When is a metamorphic rock change into a igneous rock?
Metamorphic rocks are made by heat and pressure, and assuming this isn't a grown person, you SHOULD know that igneous rocks are formed by lava or magma that hardens, so it is when a metamorphic rock is melted, and then hardens. This creates igneous rock.
When is a igneous rock change into a metamorphic rock?
Metamorphic rocks are made by heat and pressure, and assuming this isn't a grown person, you SHOULD know that igneous rocks are formed by lava or magma that hardens, so it is when a metamorphic rock is melted, and then hardens. This creates igneous rock.
