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There are types of igneous rocks that are hard (eg granite) and others that are soft (eg volcanic ash).
There are types of metamorphic rocks that are hard (eg gneiss) and others that are soft (eg marble).
Thus "hardness" is not a characteristic that can be used to distinguish between the two.
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Metamorphic rock formed from sandstone?
Quartzite is a metamorphic rock formed from sandstone.
Is lava a metamorphic rock?
no lava is a liquid that when cooled forms extrusive igneous rock Metamorphic rock is something that has been "metamorphosed" usually by being shoved down into the high temperatures and pressures inside the earth by tectonic plate movement. Sandstone (soft) can become granite (hard) in this way.
Is dolomite soft or hard rock?
It is a limestone, hard.
Is old harry made out of soft rock or hard rock?
Hard rock, an example of soft rock is Barton-on-sea.
What rocks change into metamorphic rocks?
Any type of rock can become metamorphic.
Is metamorphic rock generally soft rock or hard rock?
Comparatively hard, due to larger interlocking crystals and a higher density than most igneous/sedimentary rocks
Is metamorphic soft or hard?
hard
How hard is schist?
Schist is a metamorphic rock, and varies from fairly soft right up to very hard, depending on how much it has been metamorphosed.
Is pumice a soft metamorphic rock?
Yes
What is the metamorphic rock composed of the mineral Talc?
Soapstone is a metamorphic rock composed of the mineral talc. Soapstone is a non-foliated metamorphic rock with a microcrystalline texture. It is very soft and can be easily scratched.
Metamorphic rock formed from sandstone?
Quartzite is a metamorphic rock formed from sandstone.
What type of metamorphic rock is very hard and is originally from sandstone?
Quartzite, a non banded metamorphic rock.
A soft metamorphic rock composed of the mineral talc?
Soapstone is a metamorphic rock composed of the mineral talc. Soapstone is a non-foliated metamorphic rock with a microcrystalline texture. It is very soft and can be easily scratched.
Is marble a soft rock or hard rock?
Marble is a hard rock. it is a soft rock then the Taj Mahal situated in agra will have broken into peices.
Is marble rock hard or soft?
Marble is a hard rock. it is a soft rock then the Taj Mahal situated in agra will have broken into peices.
Is Portland stone a hard or soft rock?
It is both hard and soft rock becasue of the elves living inside it.
Is a sedimentary rock or a metamorphic rock harder to sculpt?
Metamorphic rocks are formed from sedimentary and igneous rocks. When sedimentary or igneous rock is subjected to heat and pressure, the rock gets compressed. Therefore, if you had the same amount of metamorphic rock and sedimentary or igneous rock, the metamorphic rock would be heavier, because there is more 'stuff' in the metamorphic rock. ---------------------------------------------- However please note: There are types of igneous rocks that are hard (eg granite) and others that are soft (eg volcanic ash). There are types of metamorphic rocks that are hard (eg gneiss) and others that are soft (eg marble). Thus "hardness" is not a characteristic that can be used to distinguish between the two.
