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it is formed from aouther rock called schist
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Are intrusive rocks formed at Earth's surface?
No. Intrusive rocks form when liquid magma "squirts" into the crust and hardens. Igneous rocks that form at the earth's surface are called extrusive rocks.
Which igneous rocks form below earth's surface?
Intrusive igneous rocks form from cooled magma below Earth's surface.
Why have paleontologist not found any rock from the earliest years of earth existence?
It was to hot for rocks to form
What type of rock can only form on or near earths surface?
Sedimentary rocks are the type of rocks that can only form on or very near Earth's surface. Sedimentary rocks form from weathering processes that occur on Earth's surface.
How does the Earth build up?
rocks connect together to form earth
How is gniess is formed?
Gniess is formed from pre-existing rocks that are subjected intense derectional pressure.
What is an example of metamorphic rocks?
gniess, slate, and quartzite
What is five metamorphic rocks?
- Marble - Schist - Gniess - Slate - Quartzite
What does granite form into?
Granite turns into Gniess.
What are igneous rocks that form on earth surface?
igneous rocks that form on earth's surface
What are some examples of metamorphic rocks?
Examples of metamorphic rock include:SlateGneissSkarnPhylliteAmphiboliteSchistQuartziteMarbleGranuliteBlueschistSueviteEclogiteSerpentiniteGossanPsammitePeliteGreenschistMigmatiteMyloniteHornfels
Is Gniess common?
Yes, gneiss (note spelling) is very common, one of the major metamorphic rocks.
What rocks originate from the surface of the earth?
Sedimentary rocks form on the Earth's crust, and can form metamorphic rocks when buried. Igneous rocks form under the surface, or when liquid magma reaches the surface as lava.
What is gniess made of?
gniess is made of granite
Is gniess igneous or metamorphic?
Gniess is Metamorphic.
Are intrusive rocks formed at Earth's surface?
No. Intrusive rocks form when liquid magma "squirts" into the crust and hardens. Igneous rocks that form at the earth's surface are called extrusive rocks.
Which igneous rocks form below earth's surface?
Intrusive igneous rocks form from cooled magma below Earth's surface.
