Metamorphic rock can change into igneous rock through melting and solidification, or into sedimentary rock through weathering, erosion, and lithification.
Heat and pressure are the two main agents needed to change a rock into metamorphic rock. Heat causes the minerals within the rock to recrystallize, while pressure creates the conditions for those new minerals to align in a specific orientation.
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.
It is formed by the action of heat or pressure.
actually, it truly depends on the type of rock the metamorphic rock formed from. in other words, if it formed from a rock that held basalt in it, the rock has basalt in it. remember that a metamorphic rock can be formed by more than two different types of rock (such as metamorphic quartz, slate, "fool's gold", plus granite). it does not matter which class the metamorphic rock formed from (but if a m. rock such as m. quartz, there is more likely a chance of finding a trace of basalt), as long as it formed from two different class of rock (this does not always apply, for there can be a metamorphic rock made from two or more metamorphic rocks). i would get into geodes...... but that's another answer. :)
Igneous rocks and metamorphic rocks are both formed by the transfer of heat. Igneous rocks are formed when molten rock (magma) cools and solidifies, while metamorphic rocks are formed when existing rocks are subjected to high heat and pressure, causing them to change their mineralogy and texture without melting.
What two thing's change a sedimentary rock into a metamorphic rock
Intense heat and pressure.
heat and pressure in the earths crust with little if any chemical change.
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Heat and pressure are the two main factors that can cause a rock to become metamorphic. When existing rock is subjected to high temperatures and pressures deep underground, its mineral composition and texture can change, resulting in the formation of metamorphic rock.
regional and contact
Heat and pressure are the two main agents needed to change a rock into metamorphic rock. Heat causes the minerals within the rock to recrystallize, while pressure creates the conditions for those new minerals to align in a specific orientation.
The two groups of metamorphic rock are foliated and nonfoliated. Metamorphic rocks can also be classified as contact and regional.
No, metamorphic rock is not sedimentary; those are two different types.
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.
The process that can change an igneous rock into a metamorphic rock is called metamorphism. This occurs when the igneous rock is subjected to high temperatures and pressure deep within the Earth's crust. These conditions cause the minerals in the rock to recrystallize and realign, forming a new metamorphic rock with different physical and chemical properties.
how is metamorphic rock different than intrusive rock