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What is the main difference between metamorphic rocks and igneous rocks?
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∙ 12y ago
Igneous rock forms when molten minerals cool from a liquid into a solid. Metamorphics forms deep under earth's crust where it's really hot.
Heat and pressure changes the rock's properties, eventually turning it into an metamorphic rock.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 12y agoMetamorphic rocks are rocks that have metamorphosed into a new type of rock, usually from experiencing great pressure and/or heat. Igneous rock is rock that has been exposed to great heat, has melted to become magma, and has then cooled and solidified.
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∙ 14y agoIgneous rocks are formed from magma or lava, while Metamorphic rocks form from metamorphosed igneous and sedimentary rocks.
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∙ 15y agoAn igneous rock is formed from solidification of molten rock. A metamorphic rock is formed from changes to an existing rock without melt.
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∙ 8y agoIgneous rock forms from molten rock that cools and solidifies. Metamorphic rocks form when other rock types are altered by heat and pressure without melting.
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How would you know the difference between igneous and sedimentary and metamorphic rock?
Sedimentary rocks tend to have layers. Igneous rocks tend to have crystals. If you don't see layers or crystals, the rock might be metamorphic.
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).
Can metamorphic rocks form form igneous but not from sedimentary rocks?
Metamorphic rocks can form from both igneous and sedimentary rocks
How do igneous rocks form into metamorphic and sedimentary rocks?
Igneous-sedimentary weathering/erosion Igneous-Metamorphic high pressure and heat
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.
How would you know the difference between igneous and sedimentary and metamorphic rock?
Sedimentary rocks tend to have layers. Igneous rocks tend to have crystals. If you don't see layers or crystals, the rock might be metamorphic.
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
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 are three types of rocks?
igneous, sedimentary, metamorphic
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.
Can Metamorphic rocks can form from igneous but not from sedimentary rocks.?
Metamorphic rocks can form from both igneous and sedimentary rocks
Can metamorphic rocks can form from igneous but not from sedimentary rocks?
Metamorphic rocks can form from both igneous and sedimentary rocks
What has the author Charles Milton written?
Charles Milton has written: 'Igneous and metamorphic basement rocks of Florida' -- subject(s): Igneous Rocks, Metamorphic Rocks, Petrology, Rocks, Igneous, Rocks, Metamorphic
Can metamorphic rocks form form igneous but not from sedimentary rocks?
Metamorphic rocks can form from both igneous and sedimentary rocks
Are unakite rocks Sedimentary rocks Metamorphic rocks or Igneous rocks?
metamorphic
What are 3 major rock types?
Igneous Rocks,Sedimentary Rocks,Metamorphic Rocks.
How do igneous rocks form into metamorphic and sedimentary rocks?
Igneous-sedimentary weathering/erosion Igneous-Metamorphic high pressure and heat
