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Why is rock cleavage is important in the uses of some metamorphic rocks?
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What rocks change into metamorphic rocks?
Any type of rock can become metamorphic.
What is the physical processes that are important in transforming sedimentary rock into metamorphic rocks?
The physical processes important in transforming sedimentary rocks to metamorphic rocks are, Pressure, Temperature, Stress, Depth of burial and Metasomatism.
From what is metamorphic rock made?
Metamorphic rocks are made from the action of heat, stress, and pressure on pre-existing rocks, of either an igneous, or a sedimentary origin. Also, sometimes a metamorphic rock can be resculpted to form another metamorphic rock.
Can metamorphic rocks from from other metamorphic rocks?
Yes. Most likely it would become a metamorphic rock of higher grade. Slate is a low grade metamorphic rock. With increased heat and pressure it will become schist, a high grade metamorphic rock.
What is stronger igneous or metamorphic rocks?
metamorphic rock
Is metamorphic rocks made up of sedimentary rock igneous rock or other metamorphic rocks?
Metamorphic rocks
What rocks change into metamorphic rocks?
Any type of rock can become metamorphic.
What kind of rock does a metamorphic rock start as?
Metamorphic rocks are formed from sedimentary rocks.
What kind of rock is formed with heat and pressure?
Metamorphic rocks, like slate or quartizite, or even diamonds.
Are unakite rocks Metamorphic rocks or igneous rocks?
It is a type of Metamorphic rock
What is the physical processes that are important in transforming sedimentary rock into metamorphic rocks?
The physical processes important in transforming sedimentary rocks to metamorphic rocks are, Pressure, Temperature, Stress, Depth of burial and Metasomatism.
What is the definoiton of metamorphic rock?
Metamorphic rocks are rocks that have "morphed" into another kind of rock. These rocks were once igneous or sedimentary rocks.
What is rock that is changed by heat pressure or chemical change?
Metamorphic rocks have been changed by heat or pressure. This can be a change in size, shape, or arrangement of minerals.
Give you a sentence about metamorphic rock?
These rock is Metamorphic. metamorphic rocks are found in Africa.
Rock formed by heat and pressure?
Metamorphic Rock
How do igneous rocks change into metamorphic rocks?
The metamorphic rock melts into magma then cools into igneous rock
Can igneous rock be formed into a metamorphic rock?
An igneous rock can be metamorphosed (changed) into a metamorphic rock but will no longer be an igneous rock. An igneous body can be intruded into metamorphic rocks but will still be an igneous rock that is different from the surrounding metamorphic rocks. Ethier answer work depending on how the question is read.
