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Is basalt a metamorphic rock?
No, basalt is not a metamorphic rock. Basalt is an igneous rock that forms from cooling and solidification of lava. Metamorphic rocks are formed from the alteration of existing rocks due to high pressure, heat, or fluids.
What is basalt sedimentary ignous or metamorphic?
actually, it truly depends on the type of rock the metamorphic rock formed from. in other words, if it formed from a rock that held basalt in it, the rock has basalt in it. remember that a metamorphic rock can be formed by more than two different types of rock (such as metamorphic quartz, slate, "fool's gold", plus granite). it does not matter which class the metamorphic rock formed from (but if a m. rock such as m. quartz, there is more likely a chance of finding a trace of basalt), as long as it formed from two different class of rock (this does not always apply, for there can be a metamorphic rock made from two or more metamorphic rocks). i would get into geodes...... but that's another answer. :)
Is marble harder than basalt?
No, basalt is generally harder than marble. Basalt is a mafic extrusive rock that has a higher hardness and durability compared to marble, which is a metamorphic rock.
Is basalt foliated or non foliated?
Niether. Foliation is a characteristic of metamorphic rocks. Basalt is igneous.
What metamorphic rock melts and turns into lava?
Basalt is a common metamorphic rock that can melt and transform into lava when exposed to high temperatures. Basalt is formed from the solidification of lava, so it can melt when subjected to the same conditions.
Basalt can change into what metamorphic rock?
When basalt undergoes metamorphism, it can change into a metamorphic rock called greenstone. Greenstone is a fine-grained metamorphic rock that forms from the alteration of basalt through metamorphic processes like recrystallization and the growth of new minerals.
A metamorphic rock from basalt?
schist
Is basalt a igneous metamorphic or sedimentary rock?
Basalt is an extrusive igneous rock.
Metamorphic rock formed from basalt?
Schist
Is basalt a metamorphic rock?
No, basalt is not a metamorphic rock. Basalt is an igneous rock that forms from cooling and solidification of lava. Metamorphic rocks are formed from the alteration of existing rocks due to high pressure, heat, or fluids.
Is basalt igneous sedimentary metamorphic?
Basalt is an igneous rock . . . it is pretty much hardened lava.
What is basalt sedimentary ignous or metamorphic?
actually, it truly depends on the type of rock the metamorphic rock formed from. in other words, if it formed from a rock that held basalt in it, the rock has basalt in it. remember that a metamorphic rock can be formed by more than two different types of rock (such as metamorphic quartz, slate, "fool's gold", plus granite). it does not matter which class the metamorphic rock formed from (but if a m. rock such as m. quartz, there is more likely a chance of finding a trace of basalt), as long as it formed from two different class of rock (this does not always apply, for there can be a metamorphic rock made from two or more metamorphic rocks). i would get into geodes...... but that's another answer. :)
Is marble harder than basalt?
No, basalt is generally harder than marble. Basalt is a mafic extrusive rock that has a higher hardness and durability compared to marble, which is a metamorphic rock.
A metamorphic rock formed from basalt?
Greenschist. It is schist
Sandstone and basalt are changed by heat and pressure to form?
Sandstone is changed into quartzite and basalt is changed into schist or gneiss through the process of metamorphism.
What kind of rock is NOT an example of metamorphic rock?
Alot of them. Basalt, Granite, sandstone, siltstone etc
What happens to a basalt when you add heat and pressure?
When heat and pressure are applied to basalt, it can transform into a metamorphic rock called greenstone or greenschist. This process can cause minerals in the basalt to recrystallize, resulting in a more compact and foliated texture. Overall, basalt tends to become denser and more resistant to weathering under these conditions.
