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What igneous rock can be changed into schist?
Igneous rock like granite can be changed into schist through the process of metamorphism, where intense heat and pressure cause recrystallization of the minerals. This process can occur deep within the Earth's crust, transforming the granite into a foliated metamorphic rock like schist.
What was gneiss before it undertook heat and pressure?
A mixture of sand and clay, mudstone, metamorphose (process of changing from one type of rock into a metamorphic rock) into gneiss rocks or schist rocks. The mudstones would change under heat and pressure to make the new Metamorphic rocks.
Which process can cause metamorphic rock to change into igneous rock?
Metamorphic rock can change into igneous rock through the process of partial melting. When metamorphic rock is exposed to high temperatures and pressures in the Earth's crust, some of its mineral components may melt and re-crystallize into new igneous rock as the magma cools and solidifies.
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.
What is the type of rock that comprises the bulk of the continents?
The type of rock that comprises the bulk of the continents is called granite. Granite is an igneous rock that is formed from the slow cooling of magma beneath the Earth's surface. It is a common rock found in continental crust.
What igneous rock can be changed into schist?
Igneous rock like granite can be changed into schist through the process of metamorphism, where intense heat and pressure cause recrystallization of the minerals. This process can occur deep within the Earth's crust, transforming the granite into a foliated metamorphic rock like schist.
Is melting a metamorphic process?
No. If a rock melts and then re-solidifies the result is counted as igneous, not metamorphic.
For metamorphic rock to become igneous rock what steps are necessary?
Metamorphic rock can not become igneous rock, however igneous rock can become metamorphic. This process happens over time as the rocks are shifted, compressed and heated by the Earth.
Is granite formed from lava cooling or magma cooling?
Not from the magma, no. Cooled and solidified magma is classified as igneous. However, metamorphic rocks can be formed as the heat and hot fluids of intruding magma affect the properties and possibly the chemistry of the existing "country rock" into which it comes in contact. This process is called contact metamorphism.
The process by which metamorphic rock changes to igneous begins with What?
It begins with melting.
Can you melt metamorphic rocks?
no, the process only happens to igneous rocks
What was gneiss before it undertook heat and pressure?
A mixture of sand and clay, mudstone, metamorphose (process of changing from one type of rock into a metamorphic rock) into gneiss rocks or schist rocks. The mudstones would change under heat and pressure to make the new Metamorphic rocks.
If granite is subjected to high temperatures and high pressures deep within Earth but does not melt what type of rock will be formed sedimentary organic metamorphic igneous?
If granite is subjected to high temperatures and high pressures deep within the Earth but does not melt, it will transform into a metamorphic rock. This process is known as metamorphism, where the original granite undergoes changes in its mineral structure and texture without becoming molten. The resulting rock is typically denser and may exhibit foliation or other metamorphic features.
Which process can cause metamorphic rock to change into igneous rock?
Metamorphic rock can change into igneous rock through the process of partial melting. When metamorphic rock is exposed to high temperatures and pressures in the Earth's crust, some of its mineral components may melt and re-crystallize into new igneous rock as the magma cools and solidifies.
What kind of rock is formed from the process of the plates movement?
Igneous and Metamorphic rocks.
What are the different classes of rocks called?
If you mean the different types, there are sedimentary, metamorphic, and igneous. Sedimentary is formed when layers and layers of sediment are cemented together. During the process of metamorphism, no new substance is formed. The rock is compressed by heat or scolding water, and pressure. That is how metamorphic rock is formed. Lastly, igneous rock is formed when magma and/or lava cools and hardens. An example of sedimentary rock is limestone. A metamorphic, slate. A good example of igneous is granite, and everyone knows what that is.
How can a metamorphic rock be change into an igneous rock?
By a process of melting and re-solidification of the melt produced..
