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What are metamorphic rocks and how are they formed?

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Are metamorphic rocks naturally formed?

Metamorphic rocks are naturally formed. they are formed from natural changes that happen to other rocks.


Are metamorphic rocks only formed by igneous rocks?

No. Metamorphic rocks can also from front sedimentary rocks and from other metamorphic rocks.


What rocks are formed by the effect of heat and pressure on other rocks?

the metamorphic rocks are formed by heat and extreme pressure from other rocks


Can metamorphic rocks be formed from changes in igneous sedimentary or other metamorphic rocks?

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What kind of rock does a metamorphic rock start as?

Metamorphic rocks are formed from sedimentary rocks.


What rocks are formed when existing rocks are changed into new rocks?

metamorphic rocks.


What metamorphic rocks are formed from mudstones?

Slate,schist,gneiss are the metamorphic rock formed from mudstone.


What do rocks do under heat and pressure?

rocks can change form. There are three main types of rocks, sedimentary, Metamorphic and igneous. igneous. sedimentary rocks are rocks formed from sediment. Metamorphic rocks are rocks formed from heat and pressure. If other rocks are put under heat and pressure then they have a chance to change into metamorphic.


Rock formed by heat and pressure?

Metamorphic Rock


How are metamorphic rocks formed in steps?

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Can metamorphic rocks be formed by solutions of minerals?

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When old rocks are partially melted or squeezed what rocks are formed?

Metamorphic rocks