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When rocks are metamorphosed the mineral components of the rock are?
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Gneiss and slate are what type of rocks?
Nonfoliated metamorphic rock would be:Quartzite - composed of the mineral quartz; metamorphosed sandstoneMarble - composed of the mineral calcite; metamorphosed limestone
What rock would be the best source of the mineral garnet?
Garnet is a mineral, of the Al SiO3 community, with other contributions as well. Some times used as a minor gemstone. A cubic mineral, found often enough in metamorphosed rocks such as schist.
How does igneous rock change into metamorphic rock?
Igneous rocks are metamorphosed by heat and pressure while still in a solid state. The mineral grains of the igneous rock migrate or reorganize to form the well known banded appearances in rocks like gneiss.
Can metamorphic rocks be metamorphosed?
Yes they can, the mineral assemblage in a metamorphic rock reflects and equilibrium state pertaining to the temperatures and pressures to which it has been subject. If the rock is subsequently taken to a different Pressure/temperature environment, an new equilibrium mineral phase will start to develop.
What is the hardness of the Metamorphic rock?
Depends on which one. Diamond is a metamorphosed coal/carbon that is the hardest natural substance known. Marble is metamorphosed limestone that is much softer. It's safe to say that all metamorphosed rocks are harder than they were in their pre-metamorphosed form.
Gneiss and slate are what type of rocks?
Nonfoliated metamorphic rock would be:Quartzite - composed of the mineral quartz; metamorphosed sandstoneMarble - composed of the mineral calcite; metamorphosed limestone
What are 3 specific types of metamorphic rocks and what was their parent rock?
Slate--metamorphosed shale or mudstone.Phyllite--metamorphosed slate.Quartzite--metamorphosed sandstone.
What three types of rocks can be metamorphosed into metamorphic rocks?
The 3 basic rock types are igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks, which can all be changed or metamorphosed by heat and pressure.
When rocks are metamorphosed how do they change afterwards?
Metamorphic rocks can undergo further metamorphism through additional heat and pressure. They can also be melted, then cooled, and become igneous rock. They can also erode and become components of sedimentary rocks.
List 2 ways rocks can be metamorphosed?
by heat and pressure on the rock
What rock would be the best source of the mineral garnet?
Garnet is a mineral, of the Al SiO3 community, with other contributions as well. Some times used as a minor gemstone. A cubic mineral, found often enough in metamorphosed rocks such as schist.
How does igneous rock change into metamorphic rock?
Igneous rocks are metamorphosed by heat and pressure while still in a solid state. The mineral grains of the igneous rock migrate or reorganize to form the well known banded appearances in rocks like gneiss.
Can metamorphic rocks be metamorphosed?
Yes they can, the mineral assemblage in a metamorphic rock reflects and equilibrium state pertaining to the temperatures and pressures to which it has been subject. If the rock is subsequently taken to a different Pressure/temperature environment, an new equilibrium mineral phase will start to develop.
Can an igneous rock be changed?
Yes, igneous rocks can be metamorphosed or weathered and eroded.
Does a mineral have to be in rocks?
No, to make a rock a mineral does not have to be in it.
What rocks comes before quartzite in the rock cycle?
Quartzite is sandstone (sedimentary rock) that has metamorphosed from heat and pressure.
Is a rock a mineral?
A rock is not a mineral however a rock is made of several minerals
