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Heat, for sure, and most often a combination of heat and pressure is needed for metamorphic rock creation.

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What other kind of rock can sedimentary rock become?

Metamorphic


How can an igneous rock become a metamorphic?

A metamorphic rock can become a igneous rock by melting and cooling


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.


What can a metamorphic rock become?

A pre-existing, igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rock.


What rocks change into metamorphic rocks?

Any type of rock can become metamorphic.


Which metamorphic rock changes to an igneous rock?

Any metamorphic rock can melt and recrystallize and become an igneous rock.


How can metamorphic rock become magma?

If the metamorphic rock becomes hot enough it can melt.


What kind of rock can changed into metamorphic rock?

Any rock, be it igneous, sedimentary or metamorphic, can be changed into a metamorphic rock through increased pressure and/or temperature.


What kind of rock does a metamorphic rock start as?

Metamorphic rocks are formed from sedimentary rocks.


What process must a sedimentary rock go through to become a metamorphic rock?

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what processes must sedimentary rock go through to become a metamorphic rock


Can metamorphic rocks from from other metamorphic rocks?

Yes. Most likely it would become a metamorphic rock of higher grade. Slate is a low grade metamorphic rock. With increased heat and pressure it will become schist, a high grade metamorphic rock.