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Metamorphic is the most dense of the rock types because it is made from rock that is compressed beneath the surface of the earth at very high pressure and heat for millions of years. The process by which rocks and minerals undergo solid state changes in response to changes in temperature, pressure, and chemical conditions. A Metamorphic rock is a mix of sedimentary and extrusive igneous rocks which has been crushed into sediments, put under extreme heat and then reformed.
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What is denser sedimentary rock or metamorphic rock?
In general, metamorphic rock will have a higher density, because it's put under pressure, and will decrease in size because of that.
Which type of rocks are produced from other type of rocks under high temperature and pressure?
Metamorphic rock can result from the exposure of existing igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rock to high temperatures, high pressure, or a combination of both.
What are 3 things that cause sedimentary rock to change to metamorphic rock?
Sedimentary rock is changed to metamorphic rock using: 1. High pressure 2. High heat 3. A large amount of time
Basalt can change into what metamorphic rock?
Greenschist, blueschist, zeolite, granulite and eclogite high grade metamorphic rocks.
What does sand turn into when under high pressure and high temperature?
it will turn into the metamorphic rock, Quartzite
What type of rock forms due to high pressure?
metamorphic
Is metamorphic rocks not natural?
Metamorphic rock is natural. It is rock that has been changed by exposure to high temperature or high pressure. "Metamorphic" means "changed."
What is denser sedimentary rock or metamorphic rock?
In general, metamorphic rock will have a higher density, because it's put under pressure, and will decrease in size because of that.
The recrystallization of unmelted material under high temperature and pressure results in?
the recrystallization of unmelted material under high pressure results in Metamorphic Rock
What rock is formed from high heat and pressure?
metamorphic rock
Which type of rocks are produced from other type of rocks under high temperature and pressure?
Metamorphic rock can result from the exposure of existing igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rock to high temperatures, high pressure, or a combination of both.
When a rock is altered by extreme heat and pressure what type of rock is the result?
Gneiss would be one such rock. High-grade metamorphic rock describes the type of rock based on the formational parameters of the question.
What are 3 things that cause sedimentary rock to change to metamorphic rock?
Sedimentary rock is changed to metamorphic rock using: 1. High pressure 2. High heat 3. A large amount of time
What process can change metamorphic rock into sedimentary?
When the sedimentary rock is going under heat and pressure, turning it into a metamorphic rock.
Does metamorphic rock change?
Metamorphic rock can undergo a series of changes called degrees of metamorphism, from low-grade to high-grade.
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
Basalt can change into what metamorphic rock?
Greenschist, blueschist, zeolite, granulite and eclogite high grade metamorphic rocks.
