0
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.
What else can I help you with?
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 are some facts about rocks and minerals?
The Acasta Gneiss, a metamorphic rock, is 3.96 billion of years old.
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.
How can a rock be transformed into a metamorphic rock?
Rock can be changed into metamorphic rock by heat and pressure.
Give you a sentence about metamorphic rock?
These rock is Metamorphic. metamorphic rocks are found in Africa.
What type of rock can be changed to metamorphic rock?
All rock types, igneous, sedimentary, and even metamorphic can be altered to new metamorphic rock.
What types of rock can be changed to metamorphic rock?
All rock types, igneous, sedimentary, and even metamorphic can be altered to new metamorphic rock.
What is a changed rock in 2 words?
metamorphic rock
How do heat and pressure change sedimentary rock?
A metamorphic rock is formed when sedimentary rock is subjected to heat and pressure!
