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What type of rock would result from the metamorphism of granite?
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∙ 12y ago
Granite is Igneous rock. It crystallizes from hot melt (magma). Metamorphic rocks can be found associated with granite as result of their contact with country (surrounding) rocks. This will be a contact metamorphism.
Metamorphism of granite it self results into granitic gneisses which are coarse foliated rocks.
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∙ 12y agoWhen granite is metamorphosed, it becomes a rock called gneiss.
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∙ 15y agoUsually granite gneiss.
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∙ 14y agoIgneous rock is formed.
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∙ 13y agogheiss
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∙ 16y agoGneiss.
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∙ 12y agoGneiss
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What geologic process change granite igneous rock into gneiss metamorphic rock?
Heat and pressure cause granite to change to gneiss.
What are the types of rock metamorphism?
Types of metamorphism are Contact Metamorphism Regional Metamorphism Cataclastic Metamorphism Hydrothermal Metamorphism Burial Metamorphism Shock Metamorphism (Impact Metamorphism)
What would distinguish marble from Schist?
Marble is a nonfoliated metamorphic rock made of carbonate minerals, particularly calcite. It is formed by the metamorphism or limestone. Gneiss is a foliated metamorphic rock made of silicate minerals such as quartz and feldspars, and micas. It forms from the metamorphism of granite or schist.
If metamorphism causes a rock to melt would the rock that results still be consider a metamorphic rock?
=== === Metamorphism does not cause a rock to melt. If a rock melts, then solidifies, it is by definition an igneous rock. There are rocks called granulites which represent the highest grade of metamorphism, and some may have experienced a partialmelting.
What type of metamorphism would result in a schist?
Most schists are derived from phyllite, a lower grade metamorphic rock.
How would a sedimentary rock change to a metamorphic rock?
Through metamorphism, as a result of increase in pressure and/or temperature.
What geologic process change granite igneous rock into gneiss metamorphic rock?
Heat and pressure cause granite to change to gneiss.
What is the parent rock of migmatite?
granite. it's very simmilar to Gneiss but lower grade of metamorphism
What most metamorphic rock forms as a result of?
regional metamorphism
Can igneous rock become metamorphic rock without first becoming sedimentary rock?
Yes. A prime example is that granite can undergo metamorphism and become gneiss.
What are the types of rock metamorphism?
Types of metamorphism are Contact Metamorphism Regional Metamorphism Cataclastic Metamorphism Hydrothermal Metamorphism Burial Metamorphism Shock Metamorphism (Impact Metamorphism)
What would distinguish marble from Schist?
Marble is a nonfoliated metamorphic rock made of carbonate minerals, particularly calcite. It is formed by the metamorphism or limestone. Gneiss is a foliated metamorphic rock made of silicate minerals such as quartz and feldspars, and micas. It forms from the metamorphism of granite or schist.
What forms of rock result from granite becoming sedimentary?
Quartzites
If metamorphism causes a rock to melt would the rock that results still be consider a metamorphic rock?
=== === Metamorphism does not cause a rock to melt. If a rock melts, then solidifies, it is by definition an igneous rock. There are rocks called granulites which represent the highest grade of metamorphism, and some may have experienced a partialmelting.
What group of rocks would granite be?
Granite is an igneous rock.
Do granite igneous rock form quickly or slowly?
Granite is the result of slow cooling processes of felsic magmas.
In which type of rock metamorphism is heat the dominant factor?
They would be referred to as contact metamorphic rocks.
