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What is the main difference between metamorphic rocks and most other rocks?
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most metamophic rocks contain a high amount of oxygen and silicon
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Rocks made when other rocks are subjected to intense pressure and heat?
metamorphic rock
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).
What is difference between a foliated and an unfoliated metamorphic rock.?
foliated rocks are arranged in parallel layers, or bands. Unfoliated rocks are not banded and are not put into parallel layers.
Whats the difference in rocks?
Its call sedimentry and metamorphic. Look 'em up!
What is the difference between the two types of metamorphic rocks?
how is metamorphic rock different than intrusive rock
Are metamorphic rocks only formed by igneous rocks?
No. Metamorphic rocks can also from front sedimentary rocks and from other metamorphic rocks.
What is the difference between facies in sedimentary rocks and facies in metamorphic rocks?
Most regional metamorphic rocks are formed in conditions within this range of geothermal gradients, passing through the greenschist facies to the amphibolites
Is metamorphic rocks made up of sedimentary rock igneous rock or other metamorphic rocks?
Metamorphic rocks
What are the similarities between sedimentary rocks and metamorphic rocks?
They are both rocks
Rocks made when other rocks are subjected to intense pressure and heat?
metamorphic rock
What rocks are formed by the effect of heat and pressure on other rocks?
the metamorphic rocks are formed by heat and extreme pressure from other rocks
What is difference between igneous and sedimentary and metamorphic?
Metamorphic rocks are made from cooling lava, Igneus rocks are made by heat and presure, and Sedimentary rocks are made by sand and/or other tiny broken off peaces of rocks being presurised together forming one single rock
Can metamorphic rocks be formed from changes in igneous sedimentary or other metamorphic rocks?
yes
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 are two examples of Metomorphic rocks?
Slate and marble are examples of metamorphic rocks. Other metamorphic rocks include gneiss, schist, and quartzite. All metamorphic rocks are formed from other rock types.
Are metamorphic rocks naturally formed?
Metamorphic rocks are naturally formed. they are formed from natural changes that happen to other rocks.
