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Metamorphic rocks are formed by pressure and heat. You can tell them apart by their texture. The 2 categories of texture are foliated or non-foliated. Foliation refers to the layering and alignment of the rocks crystals. Metamorphic rocks are also identified by looking at its mineral composition. For instance Quartzite is identified by its quartz sand grains.
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∙ 10y agoStarts at about 7 to 10 miles underground, and is made from heat, pressure, and chemical action.ØMetamorphic rock have been changed over time by extreme pressure and heat.
ØMarble is a metamorphic rock that is formed from the Sedimentary rock limestone.ØQuartzite is a metamorphic rock that is formed from limestone.
ØThe word 'metamorphic' means change
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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.
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.
What are some facts about rocks and minerals?
The Acasta Gneiss, a metamorphic rock, is 3.96 billion of years old.
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.
What is metamorphic rock with flattened band patterns?
Metamorphic rock displaying banding is referred to as foliated metamorphic rock.
Who is correct a metamorphic rock is formed from a sedimentary rock or a metamorphic rock can form from an igneous rock?
both are correct metamorphic rock can form from both.
How can a rock be transformed into a metamorphic rock?
Rock can be changed into metamorphic rock by heat and pressure.
