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What extrusive rock has a very low density?
An extrusive igneous rock has a very low density. This light colored rock is also known as a volcanic rock.
Name an extrusive rock with a very low density?
Pumice is an extrusive igneous rock with a density less than that of water.
Granite is a low-density rock that makes up the what crust?
Granitic rock forms the majority of the continental crust.
What metamorphic rock is formed when shale and basalt are heated?
Slate is the metamorphic rock formed from shale. A pile of mud can turn into shale (a fine-grained sedimentary rock) with relatively low pressure, about 3 mi (5 km) down into the earth. With more pressure and some heat, shale can transform into slate. Metamorphic rock found closer to Earth's surface, or produced by low pressure, characteristically splits or flakes into layers of varying thickness. This is called foliation. Slate is often used as roofing tiles and paving stones.
What rock is made of compressed and hardened clay?
Clastic sedimentary rocks, like shale and sandstone.
What is a metamorphic rock formed from a shale?
Slate. Slate is a low grade metamorphic rock derived from shale or mudstone.
Is shale heavy for its size?
Shale is generally considered to be a lightweight rock relative to its size. It has a low density due to its high porosity and the presence of organic materials. While it can vary in weight depending on its specific composition and moisture content, shale is typically less dense than many other types of sedimentary rocks. Therefore, for its size, shale is not classified as heavy.
What is metamorphic rock formed from shale?
Slate. Slate is a low grade metamorphic rock derived from shale or mudstone.
Could contact metamorphism change a shale into a phyllite?
Yes, contact metamorphism can change a shale into a phyllite. Shale is a fine-grained sedimentary rock that can undergo low-grade metamorphism when exposed to high temperatures and pressures near a magmatic intrusion. This process can transform the shale into a phyllite, which is a low-grade metamorphic rock with a glossy sheen and wavy foliation.
What extrusive rock has a very low density?
An extrusive igneous rock has a very low density. This light colored rock is also known as a volcanic rock.
Name an extrusive rock with a very low density?
Pumice is an extrusive igneous rock with a density less than that of water.
What Metamorphic rock is the result of lowest level of compaction applied to shale?
Slate is the product of low grade metamorphism of shale.
Granite is a low-density rock that makes up the what crust?
Granitic rock forms the majority of the continental crust.
What is the foliated metamorphic rock that forms when the sedimentary rock shale is subject to relatively low temperatures and pressures is?
(B)-slate
What metamorphic rock is formed when shale and basalt are heated?
Slate is the metamorphic rock formed from shale. A pile of mud can turn into shale (a fine-grained sedimentary rock) with relatively low pressure, about 3 mi (5 km) down into the earth. With more pressure and some heat, shale can transform into slate. Metamorphic rock found closer to Earth's surface, or produced by low pressure, characteristically splits or flakes into layers of varying thickness. This is called foliation. Slate is often used as roofing tiles and paving stones.
What rock is made of compressed and hardened clay?
Clastic sedimentary rocks, like shale and sandstone.
Is shale metamorphic?
Shale is a sedimentary rock formed from the compaction of clay, silt, and mineral particles. It is not a metamorphic rock, although it can undergo metamorphism to form slate through low-grade metamorphism.
