Is marble an intrusive rock

Anonymous

∙ 12y ago

No, marble is a metamorphosed limestone, which itself is a sedimentary rock.

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∙ 12y ago

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Is marble an extrusive or an intrusive rock?

Neither. The terms intrusive and extrusive apply to igneous rocks; marble is metamorphic.

What type of rock is granite pumiceand marble?

Granite is an intrusive igneous rock. Pumice is an extrusive igneous rock. while, Marble is a (non-folliated) metamorphic rock.

Is marble originally sedimentary or igneous rock?

Igneous rock is classified as extrusive or intrusive.

What type of rock is sandstonelimestonemarblegranite?

Sandstone is a sedimentary rock as is limestone. Marble is a non-foliated metamorphic rock and granite is a felsic intrusive igneous rock.

Is marble a volcanic rock?

No, marble is not a volcanic rock. It is a metamorphic rock that forms from the recrystallization of limestone under high heat and pressure. Volcanic rocks, on the other hand, form from magma that cools and solidifies on or beneath the Earth's surface.

Is granite an intrusive rock?

Granite is an intrusive igneous rock.

What is the texture of an intrusive rock?

It is a coarse grained rock if its intrusive.

What is the texture of intrusive rock?

It is a coarse grained rock if its intrusive.

What is igneous rock formed from magma below Earth's surface is called?

It is called an intrusive igneous rock.

What are minerals that form in intrusive rock?

I dont know but an intrusive rock is a type of igneos rock

Is a igneous rock marble?

No. Marble is a Metamorphic rock.

What is Intrusive rock is?

The most basic divisions of intrusive igneous rock are granite, diorite, and gabbro.

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