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What is the major difference between igneous and metamorphic rocks?

igneous rocks started as melted lava and cooled to be rocks. Metamorphic rock started as a sedimentary rock, and was heated up and put under pressure to create the metamorphic rock. Classic example - igneous = obsidian. Metamorphic = marble (marble is limestone that's been heated and squeezed a lot).


Which type of rocks are produced from other types of rocks under high temperature and pressure?

Metamorphic rocks are formed from other types of rocks under high temperature and pressure. Examples of metamorphic rocks include marble, slate, and schist.


Does metamorphic rocks have a higher porosity than sedimentary rocks?

No, sedimentary rocks generally have higher porosity than metamorphic rocks. Sedimentary rocks are formed from the accumulation of sediments, which can leave pore spaces between grains. Metamorphic rocks, on the other hand, have been subjected to heat and pressure, which can close up or reduce the pore spaces, leading to lower porosity.


Rocks made when other rocks are subjected to intense pressure and heat?

Metamorphic rocks are formed when existing rocks are subjected to high pressure and temperature deep within the Earth's crust. This process causes the minerals in the original rocks to recrystallize into new forms, resulting in metamorphic rocks like marble, slate, and gneiss.


Which type of rocks are produced by changing other rocks with high temperature and pressure underground?

Metamorphic rocks are produced when other rocks are subjected to high temperature and pressure underground. This process causes their mineral composition, texture, and structure to change, resulting in the formation of metamorphic rocks like marble, slate, and schist.

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What is the difference between the two types of metamorphic rocks?

how is metamorphic rock different than intrusive rock


Are metamorphic rocks only formed by igneous rocks?

No. Metamorphic rocks can also from front sedimentary rocks and from other metamorphic rocks.


What is the major difference between igneous and metamorphic rocks?

igneous rocks started as melted lava and cooled to be rocks. Metamorphic rock started as a sedimentary rock, and was heated up and put under pressure to create the metamorphic rock. Classic example - igneous = obsidian. Metamorphic = marble (marble is limestone that's been heated and squeezed a lot).


What is the difference between facies in sedimentary rocks and facies in metamorphic rocks?

Most regional metamorphic rocks are formed in conditions within this range of geothermal gradients, passing through the greenschist facies to the amphibolites


Is metamorphic rocks made up of sedimentary rock igneous rock or other metamorphic rocks?

Metamorphic rocks


What are the similarities between sedimentary rocks and metamorphic rocks?

They are both rocks


What rocks are formed by the effect of heat and pressure on other rocks?

the metamorphic rocks are formed by heat and extreme pressure from other rocks


Can metamorphic rocks be formed from changes in igneous sedimentary or other metamorphic rocks?

yes


What are two examples of Metomorphic rocks?

Slate and marble are examples of metamorphic rocks. Other metamorphic rocks include gneiss, schist, and quartzite. All metamorphic rocks are formed from other rock types.


What is difference between igneous and sedimentary and metamorphic?

Metamorphic rocks are made from cooling lava, Igneus rocks are made by heat and presure, and Sedimentary rocks are made by sand and/or other tiny broken off peaces of rocks being presurised together forming one single rock


Are metamorphic rocks naturally formed?

Metamorphic rocks are naturally formed. they are formed from natural changes that happen to other rocks.


Which type of rocks are produced from other types of rocks under high temperature and pressure?

Metamorphic rocks are formed from other types of rocks under high temperature and pressure. Examples of metamorphic rocks include marble, slate, and schist.