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Minerals may get changed to other minerals forming a new rock. Mineral grains also become aligned in response to the increased pressure.
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What happens when metamorphic rock becomes igneous rock?
Metamorphic rock continues to heat and eventually melts and becomes igneous rocks.
Is metamorphic a type of mineral?
Metamorphic is a group of rocks with similar characteristics. There are minerals in the rocks so they could be considered made of minerals but they are not minerals themselves.
What happens to the energy inside the rock as metamorphic rock becomes igneous rock?
Metamorphic rocks gain enegry as they are melted by magma and then lose energy as they cool into igneous rocks.
Why Some Minerals Only Occur In Metamorphic Rocks.?
because if the metamorphic rocks are big they will shrink
What happens when metamorphic rocks are heated?
When metamorphic rocks are heated, the minerals within the rock may undergo recrystallization, transforming into new minerals. This process can lead to the development of new textures and structures in the rock. However, excessive heat can cause the minerals to melt and reform as igneous rocks.
Can metamorphic rocks be formed by solutions of minerals?
No.
Metamorphic rocks in which minerals are NOT aligned within the rock are called?
Metamorphic rocks in which the minerals show no alignment are called non-foliated metamorphic rocks.
What happens when minerals in igneous metamorphic and sedimentary rock melt?
When minerals in igneous and metamorphic rocks melt, they become magma, which can eventually solidify to form igneous rocks. In sedimentary rocks, when minerals melt, they can alter the rock's texture and composition, leading to the formation of metamorphic rocks through processes like recrystallization and metamorphism.
Metamorphic rocks that show layers of dark minerals alternating with layers of light minerals are classified as?
foliated metamorphic rocks. The alternating layers are caused by the alignment and segregation of minerals during the metamorphic process, resulting in a banded or layered appearance. Examples of foliated metamorphic rocks include gneiss, schist, and slate.
How are metamorphic used in everyday life?
rocks and minerals
What is metamorphic rocks that have parellel bands of minerals?
It is foliated
Do foliated metamorphic rocks have minerals that are randomly placed?
no.
