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Q: Is metamorphic rock porous or non porous and with explanation?
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Is metamorphic rock non-porus or igneous rock is non - porous?

both


What is non porous rock?

A non porous rock is a rock which has interlocking grains so water can't get into it. A porous rock is like a sponge and a non porous rock is like a stone.


Three non-porous rock?

Sorry but i only got 1 porous rock and 1 non-porous rock :)Porous rock = sandstonenon-porous rock =granite


Which rock is an example of a non-foliated metamorphic rock?

Quartzite, marble, and metabasalt are non-foliated metamorphic rocks..................................... i like dots


What are the two main textures of rock?

Porous and Non-Porous


Is metamorphic rock non porous rock?

Yes. Since metamorphic rocks are rocks that have been changed through intense heat and pressure, they have been compacted and are more dense. For example, a conglomerate is a sedimentary rock comprised of large grains of gravel that have been cemented together, and can be porous. When a conglomerate undergoes massive heat and pressure, it is metamorphosed into a metaconglomerate, which is more dense and not at all porous.


Is metabasalt a metamorphic rock?

Yes it is. It is a NON-FOLIATED version of a metamorphic rock


Is obsidian porous?

Obsidin rock, or volcanic glass is non-porous.


Is basalt a porous rock?

Some basalts can be quite porous, others may be non-porous.


Limestone is the parent rock of the non foliated metamorphic rock called?

Limestone is the parent of rock of non foliated metamorphic. This is a very old type of rock.


Is granit a porous rock?

The crystals of granite are very tightly interlocked. This means that granite is not a very porous type of rock.


What is another name for a waterproof rock?

A rock that is waterproof is non porous or non permeable.