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Answering "What process changes igneous rocks into metamorphic types?"
Igneous rocks convert into metamorphic due to extreme pressure and heat, which can come from magma/lava or the movement of tectonic plates. For example, the igneous rock basalt eventually turns into the metamorphic rock granulite.
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What is the process called where igneous sedimentary or metamorphic rocks are changed by heat or pressure?
Your question contains part of the answer, 'metamorphic' rocks are the product of this process and the process is called Metamorphism - the solid-state recrystallization of pre-existing rocks as a result of changes in heat, pressure, and/or introduction of fluids.
Whats the process of change sedimentary rock into a metamorphic rock?
The process of sedimentary rocks altering to metamorphic rocks is called metamorphosis.
What features of metamorphic rocks do not occur in sedimentary rocks?
The features are metamorphic rock changes can occur over very large areas
Why do mineralogists call this a rock cycle?
A cycle mean something which continue changing. In a rock cycle, the three types of rocks - Igneous rocks changes to Sedimentary rocks wich changes to Metamorphic rocks. These metamorphic rocks can cange into sedimentary rocks by suitable conditions
What do metamorphic rocks with a non-foliated texture show metamorphic changes involve?
mineral grains arranging into layers.
What process changes metamorphic rocks into sedimentary rocks?
Subduction and high pressure.
Is coal ingeous?
No.It is sedimentary, however anthracite is considered metamorphic. Graphite (chemically pure carbon) can be found in igneous rocks.
Can metamorphic rocks be formed from changes in igneous sedimentary or other metamorphic rocks?
yes
What is the process called where igneous sedimentary or metamorphic rocks are changed by heat or pressure?
Your question contains part of the answer, 'metamorphic' rocks are the product of this process and the process is called Metamorphism - the solid-state recrystallization of pre-existing rocks as a result of changes in heat, pressure, and/or introduction of fluids.
Are metamorphic rocks produced by volcanoes?
No. Igneous rocks can be produced by volcanism. Metamorphic rocks are produced by changes to existing rocks.
Are metamorphic rocks naturally formed?
Metamorphic rocks are naturally formed. they are formed from natural changes that happen to other rocks.
Whats the process of change sedimentary rock into a metamorphic rock?
The process of sedimentary rocks altering to metamorphic rocks is called metamorphosis.
Which process changes metamorphic rocks into sedimentary rock?
Weathering and erosion of the weather materials, their transport and deposition as new sediments.
What changes other types of rock to metamorphic?
Heating and pressurization changes igneous and sedimentary rocks into metamorphic rock.
Can you melt metamorphic rocks?
no, the process only happens to igneous rocks
Does rock melt when it is changing into metamorphic rock?
No, rock does not melt when it is changing into metamorphic rock. Metamorphic rocks form from pre-existing rocks, such as sedimentary or igneous rocks, through a process called metamorphism. This process involves changes in temperature, pressure, or the presence of fluids, which cause the minerals in the rock to recrystallize without melting.
What features of metamorphic rocks do not occur in sedimentary rocks?
The features are metamorphic rock changes can occur over very large areas
