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What metamorphic rock will limestone turn into if it undergoes contact metamorphism?
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∙ 13y ago
I suppose it could be marble.
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If the sedimentary rock limestone is subjected to metamorphism what metamorphic rock will likely form?
Limestone can metamorphose into marble, a regional metamorphic rock, or into skarn, a contact metamorphic rock.
What are the types of rock metamorphism?
Types of metamorphism are Contact Metamorphism Regional Metamorphism Cataclastic Metamorphism Hydrothermal Metamorphism Burial Metamorphism Shock Metamorphism (Impact Metamorphism)
What is a zone of contact metamorphism called?
It is known as a metamorphic aureole.
What does regional metamorphic mean?
An area of rock deformation caused at plate boundaries where there is extreme pressure and heat. In comparison to Contact metamorphism where existing rock undergoes neocrystalization because of extreme heat from being in close proximity to lava.
Why are metamorphic rocksformed by contact metamorphism usually not as dense as those formed by regional metamorphism?
Because contact metamorphism usually occurs because of an increase in temperature. In contrary, regional metamorphism is usually the result of compression. Compression makes a rock more dense.
If the sedimentary rock limestone is subjected to metamorphism what metamorphic rock will likely form?
Limestone can metamorphose into marble, a regional metamorphic rock, or into skarn, a contact metamorphic rock.
What are the types of rock metamorphism?
Types of metamorphism are Contact Metamorphism Regional Metamorphism Cataclastic Metamorphism Hydrothermal Metamorphism Burial Metamorphism Shock Metamorphism (Impact Metamorphism)
What is a zone of contact metamorphism called?
It is known as a metamorphic aureole.
How do the effects of contact metamorphism compare with those of regional metamorphism?
contact and regional metamorphic are similar because both of them happen cause of hot heat and pressure which make the rock metamorphic
How is contact metamorphism different from regional metamorphic?
contact metamorphism is what happens when something is really hot. regional metamorphism on the other hand involves much larger packages of rocks.
In which type of rock metamorphism is heat the dominant factor?
They would be referred to as contact metamorphic rocks.
What is the difference between regional and contact metamorphism?
Regional metamorphism is the creation of metamorphic rock from large geographically significant processes like plate tectonics. Contact metamorphism is the creation of metamorphic rock from the proximity of an existing rock to a heat source provided by a plutonic intrusion.
At divergent boundaries is what metamorphism results from extrusion of basaltic lava?
A metamorphic rock formed from Basalt is Schist. a.k.a. Green Schist
What two geological processes are involved in changing sedimentary rock to a metamorphic rock?
The two processes resulting from sedimentary into metamorphic rock are known as contact metamorphism and regional metamorphism. Regional metamorphism most notably involves two tectonic plates colliding, while contact metamorphism occurs due to the intrusion of magma.
What is 2 types of metamorphic rocks?
Metamorphic rocks are formed by the process of extreme heat, pressure and other chemicals. Two types of metamorphism are dynamic which makes the pressure and extreme heat and thermal which is caused by the heat of magma from a volcanic eruption.
What does regional metamorphic mean?
An area of rock deformation caused at plate boundaries where there is extreme pressure and heat. In comparison to Contact metamorphism where existing rock undergoes neocrystalization because of extreme heat from being in close proximity to lava.
Why are metamorphic rocksformed by contact metamorphism usually not as dense as those formed by regional metamorphism?
Because contact metamorphism usually occurs because of an increase in temperature. In contrary, regional metamorphism is usually the result of compression. Compression makes a rock more dense.
