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A METAMORPHIC rock is formed from other rocks that have undergone heat and pressure and partial but NOT entire melting. That is why a metamorphic rock could have layers that are distorted.
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What type of rock is river rock is it sedimentary metaphoric or igneious?
River rock can be composed of any rock type, or any combination of rock types.
How can a igneous rock change into a metaphoric rock?
I presume you mean Metamorphic. A metamorphic rock is one that has been changed by heat and pressure. An igneous rock that is exposed to heat can be changed.
Where might a metaphoric rock form?
Metamorphic rocks form when existing rocks are exposed to heat and pressure deep within the Earth's surface
How are igneous metaphoric and sedamentary rocks the same?
They all have minerals in them and are formed either underground by compression and cementation and If above ground heat and pressure.
What type of rock is a pumice rock?
an igneous rock.
What is the answer of the oldest rock?
metaphoric
What rock is more likely to be found by a volcano?
volcanic rock , or even a type of rock in a classified section , sedimentary , metaphoric , or even igneous. the answer is volcanic rock a type of metaphoric rock. :)
Where is Marble a metaphoric rock originally from?
Limestone
Is the earth's crust sedimentary rock?
no it can also be metaphoric or igneous rock
What is the youngest rock on the Earth?
Metaphoric Rocks are the youngest
What type of rock is Jamaica mainly made up of?
Metaphoric
What type of rock is river rock is it sedimentary metaphoric or igneious?
River rock can be composed of any rock type, or any combination of rock types.
What rock does cholcopyrite come from?
It comes from either metaphoric rocks or igneous rocks.
Can you find dinosaur bones in metaphoric rock?
Yes you can find it in that. John Jones
How can a igneous rock change into a metaphoric rock?
I presume you mean Metamorphic. A metamorphic rock is one that has been changed by heat and pressure. An igneous rock that is exposed to heat can be changed.
How can a piece of granite can be changed from an igneous rock to a sedimatery rock and then to a metaphoric?
A piece of granite can be changed from an igneous rock to a sedimentary rock, and then to a metamorphic rock as it gets buried deeper within the Earth's crust.
Where might a metaphoric rock form?
Metamorphic rocks form when existing rocks are exposed to heat and pressure deep within the Earth's surface
