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Igneous rocks form from when molten rock (magma under ground or lava on the surface) cools and solidifies. Metamirphic rocks result from other rocks being modified under heat and pressure while still in the solid state.

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Is the difference between metamorphic rock igneous rock and sedimentary rock?

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What is the major difference between igneous and metamorphic rocks?

igneous rocks started as melted lava and cooled to be rocks. Metamorphic rock started as a sedimentary rock, and was heated up and put under pressure to create the metamorphic rock. Classic example - igneous = obsidian. Metamorphic = marble (marble is limestone that's been heated and squeezed a lot).


What does cycle?

cycle means it cycles between sedimentary,metamorphic and igneous rocks. cycle means it cycles between sedimentary,metamorphic and igneous rocks. -Mrs.Zalenski


Igneous rocks and metamorphic rock can form at high temperatures and pressure. what is the difference between the two rock type?

it is an metamorphic rock, because of the pressure it gets hot and it is formed underground.


What and the difference between igneous and metamorphic rocks?

Igneous rocks are formed when rocks reach the melting point becoming magma, then the magma starts to cool and crystallizes to form igneous rocks. Metamorphic rocks are made when they come in contact with a mass of magma but does not melt providing the energy to drive chemical reactions that recrystallize minerals.


Is gniess igneous or metamorphic?

Gniess is Metamorphic.


What stage in the rock cycleis between metamorphic rock and igneous rock?

Melting.


What stage in the rock cycle is between metamorphic rock and igneous rock?

Melting.


Is Graphite Metamorphic Sedimentary Igneous?

Igneous


Is Stonehenge a sedimentary igneous or metamorphic?

igneous


How would you know the difference between igneous and sedimentary and metamorphic rock?

Igneous rocks form from cooling and solidification of magma or lava, sedimentary rocks form from the accumulation and cementation of sediment, and metamorphic rocks form from the alteration of existing rock through heat and pressure. By examining the texture, mineral composition, and sedimentary structures present in a rock sample, geologists can determine whether it is igneous, sedimentary, or metamorphic.


How metamorphic rock turns into igneous?

Metamorphic rock becomes igneous rock when it is melted, then solidifies.