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Are metamorphic rocks more dense than sedimentary or igneous rocks?
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∙ 11y ago
Igneous rocks are denser than sedimentary rocks because the particles and materials making up the igneous rock are more closely packed and compacted making more matter able to fit into a tiny area of its structures.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 11y agoIt can really vary widely and depends upon the particular rock which you are studying. Basalt is an extremely dense igneous rock, but pumice is an extremely light igneous rock. Sedimentary rocks vary in density in much the same manner.
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∙ 13y agono, igneous rocks are more denser
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∙ 11y agoYes
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Can metamorphic rocks form form igneous but not from sedimentary rocks?
Metamorphic rocks can form from both igneous and sedimentary rocks
Name the 3 kinds of rocks?
There are three major types of rock: igneous (formed from the cooling and solidification of magma or lava) sedimentary (laid down as sediments) and metamorphic (changed by heat and/or pressure)
Is talc a metamorphic sedimentary or igneous?
Talc is a mineral and is not classified as metamorphic, sedimentary, or igneous as are rocks.
How do igneous rocks form into metamorphic and sedimentary rocks?
Igneous-sedimentary weathering/erosion Igneous-Metamorphic high pressure and heat
What are the the three classes of rocks?
There are three types of rock on the face of the Earth. The three rocks are sedimentary, metamorphic, and igneous.
What are three types of rocks?
igneous, sedimentary, metamorphic
Can Metamorphic rocks can form from igneous but not from sedimentary rocks.?
Metamorphic rocks can form from both igneous and sedimentary rocks
Can metamorphic rocks can form from igneous but not from sedimentary rocks?
Metamorphic rocks can form from both igneous and sedimentary rocks
What are 3 major rock types?
Igneous Rocks,Sedimentary Rocks,Metamorphic Rocks.
Can metamorphic rocks form form igneous but not from sedimentary rocks?
Metamorphic rocks can form from both igneous and sedimentary rocks
Name the 3 kinds of rocks?
There are three major types of rock: igneous (formed from the cooling and solidification of magma or lava) sedimentary (laid down as sediments) and metamorphic (changed by heat and/or pressure)
How do igneous rocks from into a sedimentary rock?
igneous rocks mix with metamorphic rocks and they combine together to make a sedimentary rock. the three themes of science rocks are metamorphic,igneous, and sedimentary.
What percent of rocks are metamorphic sedimentary or igneous?
53% igneous, 23% metamorphic, and 24% sedimentary
Is talc a metamorphic sedimentary or igneous?
Talc is a mineral and is not classified as metamorphic, sedimentary, or igneous as are rocks.
Are unakite rocks Sedimentary rocks Metamorphic rocks or Igneous rocks?
metamorphic
How are metamorphic rocks igneous rock and sedimentary rocks different?
Metamorphic rocks originate as igneous and sedimentary rocks, but have been changed by heat and pressure.
How do igneous rocks form into metamorphic and sedimentary rocks?
Igneous-sedimentary weathering/erosion Igneous-Metamorphic high pressure and heat
