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After metamorphism, granite can transform into a type of metamorphic rock known as gneiss. This process involves the alteration of the original granite's minerals and the development of foliation, which is characterized by the alignment of mineral grains under heat and pressure. Gneiss typically exhibits a banded or layered appearance due to the segregation of light and dark minerals.
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Does gneiss turn into shale?
No. its the opposite. gneiss forms after shale goes through metamorphism
How does a sedimentary rock turn into a metamorphic rock then into an igneous rock?
First, through metamorphism, then by melting and magmatism.
Is granite formed from lava cooling or magma cooling?
Not from the magma, no. Cooled and solidified magma is classified as igneous. However, metamorphic rocks can be formed as the heat and hot fluids of intruding magma affect the properties and possibly the chemistry of the existing "country rock" into which it comes in contact. This process is called contact metamorphism.
Which type of metamorphism is associated with orogens?
Regional Metamorphism
If metamorphism occurs due to heat generated by magma it is called what?
It is called contact metamorphism.
Can granite turn into slate?
No, granite typically does not turn into slate. Slate is formed from the metamorphism of fine-grained sedimentary rocks such as shale or mudstone, while granite is an igneous rock that forms from the cooling and solidification of magma. The processes involved in their formation are different, so granite does not typically transform into slate.
What metamorphic rock does shale and granite turn into?
Shale turns into slate, granite into gneiss.
Is granite formed from the metamorphism of a shale?
No. The metamorphism of shale forms slate. Granite is formed when high-silica magma cools underground.
What type of rock would result from the metamorphism of granite?
The metamorphism of granite would likely result in the formation of gneiss, a coarse-grained foliated rock with distinct bands of minerals. The high temperature and pressure during metamorphism would cause the minerals in the granite to recrystallize and align, giving gneiss its characteristic banded appearance.
Why are metamorphic rocks often found near granite?
Intrusions of granite plutons change the surrounding rock through heat in a process known as contact metamorphism. Crustal collisions which may precipitate the melting of crustal material and its rise to the surface (and the creation of granite), also give rise to pressures and heat which can metamorphose other igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks in the surrounding area which is called regional metamorphism.
What rocks can granite turn in to?
Granites can turn into metamorphic, sedimentary, or igneous rock through metamorphosis.
What would you call a granite that has undergone metamorphism and now exhibits foliation?
gneiss
How are gneiss rocks different that granite rocks?
Gneiss rocks are products of metamorphism while granite rocks are derived from igneous activity.
What sedimentary rock does granite turn into?
Granite is an igneous rock formed from the cooling of molten magma. It does not directly turn into a sedimentary rock through metamorphism. Instead, it can be weathered and eroded to form sediment, which may then become sedimentary rock through compaction and cementation processes.
What is the daughter rock of granite?
The daughter rock of granite is gneiss. Gneiss forms from the metamorphism of granite, where the minerals in the granite recrystallize and align into distinct bands or layers, giving gneiss its characteristic appearance.
Does pumice rock turn into granite after its process?
no pumice rock does not turn into granite.
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)
