0
What conditions are necessary for an igneous rock to turn into a metamorphic rock?
Wiki User
∙ 13y ago
There is a requirement for either an increase in temperature or pressure, or a combination of these two things.
Wiki User
∙ 13y ago
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
Which which mars rock contains fossils sedimentary igneous or metamorphic sedementary igneous or metamorphic.?
igneous
Is gravel igneous Sedemintary or metamorphic rock?
gravel is a limestone which can be igneous or metamorphic but almost all is metamorphic
What can change a igneous rock into a metamorphic rock?
The process that can change an igneous rock into a metamorphic rock is called metamorphism. This occurs when the igneous rock is subjected to high temperatures and pressure deep within the Earth's crust. These conditions cause the minerals in the rock to recrystallize and realign, forming a new metamorphic rock with different physical and chemical properties.
What is stronger igneous or metamorphic rocks?
metamorphic rock
Is cinnabar a igneous metamorphic or sedimentary rock?
igneous
For metamorphic rock to become igneous rock what steps are necessary?
Metamorphic rock can not become igneous rock, however igneous rock can become metamorphic. This process happens over time as the rocks are shifted, compressed and heated by the Earth.
Can igneous rock be formed into a metamorphic rock?
An igneous rock can be metamorphosed (changed) into a metamorphic rock but will no longer be an igneous rock. An igneous body can be intruded into metamorphic rocks but will still be an igneous rock that is different from the surrounding metamorphic rocks. Ethier answer work depending on how the question is read.
What conditions are necessary to turn igneous and sedimentary rocks into metamorphic rocks?
Great pressure and heat, but short of the temperature that would completely melt the rock.
How metamorphic rock turns into igneous?
Metamorphic rock becomes igneous rock when it is melted, then solidifies.
How can an igneous rock become a metamorphic?
A metamorphic rock can become a igneous rock by melting and cooling
How does a extrusive igneous rock turn into a metamorphic rock?
Weathering and erosion turn igneous rock to metamorphic rock.
Which metamorphic rock changes to an igneous rock?
Any metamorphic rock can melt and recrystallize and become an igneous rock.
How do metamorphic rocks change into igneous rock?
The metamorphic rock melts into magma then cools into igneous rock
Are metamorphic rock only made out of from igneous?
No, metamorphic can be formed by either igneous or sedimetary rock.
Can a metamorphic rock go back into and igneous rock?
Yes. A metamorphic rock can melt and the re-solidify as an igneous rock.
How metamorphic rock can change to igneous rock?
if the igneous rock is put under heat and pressure it turns into a metamorphic
What in no more than three sentences can you explain the rock cycle?
Igneous rock can change into sedimentary rock or into metamorphic rock. Sedimentary rock can change into metamorphic rock or into igneous rock. Metamorphic rock can change into igneous or sedimentary rock.
