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It can be worn down to create sediments that become seidmentary rock, or it can melt and harden to form igneous rock.

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What is a protolith?

A metamorphic rock changes from one form to another by intense heat or pressue. The parent rock, or protolith, is the rock that undergoes change. It can be any rock type, sedimentary, igneous, and even metamorphic.


What type of rock will the metamorphic rock most likely transform into?

Metamorphic rocks can transform into other metamorphic rocks through the process of recrystallization under high pressure and temperature conditions. The specific type of rock it transforms into will depend on the composition of the original rock and the conditions of metamorphism.


What type of rock is a metamorphic?

the word "metamorphic"is derived from greek which wean changing form.Therefore metamorphic rocks are the rocks which are formed when one type of rock changes into another type after having been subjected under intense heat or pressure.the process of changing one rock type to another rock is calle rock cycle


Which rock is formed from another kind of rock under great heat and pressure?

Metamorphic rock is formed from another kind of rock under great heat and pressure. This process alters the mineral composition and texture of the original rock, creating a new type of rock. Examples of metamorphic rocks include marble, schist, and gneiss.


What is the rock called that existed before it is changed into a metamorphic rock?

The original rock that exists before it undergoes metamorphism is called a parent rock or protolith. This parent rock can be any type of rock, such as sedimentary, igneous, or another metamorphic rock, that is subjected to high temperature and pressure to form a metamorphic rock.

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