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because a metamorphic rock is made up of different rocks.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 11y agoRocks are harder to identify than minerals because rocks are made of two or more substances; minerals are only made of one substance. Minerals can also be called rocks though.
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Metamorphic rock formed from sandstone?
Quartzite is a metamorphic rock formed from sandstone.
Is metamorphic rock soft or hard?
There are types of igneous rocks that are hard (eg granite) and others that are soft (eg volcanic ash). There are types of metamorphic rocks that are hard (eg gneiss) and others that are soft (eg marble). Thus "hardness" is not a characteristic that can be used to distinguish between the two.
What rocks change into metamorphic rocks?
Any type of rock can become metamorphic.
Can metamorphic rock form out of other metamorphic rock?
No.
How can a rock be transformed into a metamorphic rock?
Rock can be changed into metamorphic rock by heat and pressure.
Metamorphic rock formed from sandstone?
Quartzite is a metamorphic rock formed from sandstone.
What type of metamorphic rock is very hard and is originally from sandstone?
Quartzite, a non banded metamorphic rock.
Is metamorphic rock generally soft rock or hard rock?
Comparatively hard, due to larger interlocking crystals and a higher density than most igneous/sedimentary rocks
What are the characteristics of a metamorphic rock?
It changes, it's hard, it's pretty
Is metamorphic rock soft or hard?
There are types of igneous rocks that are hard (eg granite) and others that are soft (eg volcanic ash). There are types of metamorphic rocks that are hard (eg gneiss) and others that are soft (eg marble). Thus "hardness" is not a characteristic that can be used to distinguish between the two.
What kind of rock is formed with heat and pressure?
Metamorphic rocks, like slate or quartizite, or even diamonds.
What type of rock is slate?
A metamorphic rock.
What can you find in a metamorphic rock?
in a metamorphic rock you find rock.
What rocks change into metamorphic rocks?
Any type of rock can become metamorphic.
Is marble igneous or sedimentary?
Marble is the metamorphosed result of limestone. Therefore, marble is metamorphic.
Very hard rock that burns with a high heat and little smoke.A metamorphic rock formed from coal?
Anthracite
Is the rock chalk metamorphic?
No it is not metamorphic, it is a sedimentary rock.
