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Usually it is sedimentary rock that is changed into metamorphic - however it is entirely possible for igneous rock to become metamorphic as well.

Metamorphic means different form, and in the geological since it mean rock that has been changed by heat and pressure. Now there isn't too much that can be done to igneous rock to change it chemically, by heat and pressure. But it can undergo physical distortions.

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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.


Describe how an igneous rock may become transformed into other rock types and back into igneous rock?

Describe how an igneous rock may become transformed into other rock types and back into igneous rock? The Igneous Rock would have to go through many stages known as the Rock Cycle. The Rock Cycle steps would be: Igneous Rock than it would have to go threw erosion to become a Sedimentary Rock than it would have to go through Heat and Pressure to become a Metamorphic Rock. Then The Metamorphic Rock would have to go through melting to become a Molten Rock (Lave/Magma). Then finally it would have to go through cooling to become a Igneous Rock again<3[: ---♥PandaBabby69♥


Can an igneous rock be transformed diretly into a metamorphic rock?

Yes they can with intense head and pressure. Please check the rock cycle.


Which type of rocks can turn into an igneous rock through the rock cycle?

A metamorphic rock can melt into magma and then cool and crystallize to become an igneous rock. Or, a sedimentary rock (or sediments) can melt into magma and then cool and crystallize to become an igneous rock. Also, an igneous rock itself can undergo this process of melting and cooling as well.


Does a rock go through the complete rock cycle by changing from igneous rock to sedimentary to metamorphic?

Yes, it can. However, an igneous rock can change to a metamorphic rock skipping sedimentary: the tectonic plates can push igneous rock deep into the ground, forming metamorphic rock. Sedimentary can form metamorphic, metamorphic can form magma or lava by melting and/or erupting and then turn into igneous. Igneous forms sedimentary with erosion, deposition compaction, and cementation.


What kind of rock can changed into metamorphic rock?

Any rock, be it igneous, sedimentary or metamorphic, can be changed into a metamorphic rock through increased pressure and/or temperature.


How can a metamorphic rock be change into an igneous rock?

By a process of melting and re-solidification of the melt produced..


How can igneous rocks can be changed into metamorphic rock?

Metamorphic rock can become igneous rock through high temperature melting of its mineral constituents, followed by cooling and solidification.


What is metamorphic rock forms from?

Metamorphic rock is formed when Igneous rock and Sedimentary rock go through intense heat and pressure.


How metamorphic rock turns into igneous?

Metamorphic rock becomes igneous rock when it is melted, then solidifies.


How can an igneous rock become a metamorphic?

A metamorphic rock can become a igneous rock by melting and cooling