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Limestone is a sedimentary rock but due to metamorphosis it turns to Marble, a metamorphic rock.

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When sedimentary rock melts what does it become?

It turns into a metamorphic rock.


What metamorphic rock does limestone turn into after heat and pressure?

Limestone typically turns into marble when subjected to heat and pressure. Marble is a metamorphic rock with a finer texture and often exhibits a wider range of colors than limestone.


A metamorphic rock made from limestone?

Marble is a metamorphic rock formed from limestone that has undergone intense heat and pressure deep within the Earth's crust. The process of metamorphism recrystallizes the original minerals in limestone to create the distinct crystalline structure and smooth texture of marble. Marble is valued for its beauty and is commonly used in architecture and sculpture.


Is marble igneous or sedimentary?

Marble is the metamorphosed result of limestone. Therefore, marble is metamorphic.


Which is metamorphic rock has a nonfoiled texture?

Limestone is a metamorphic rock. Limestone is also has non-foiled texture.


Is limestone an igneous sedimentary or metamorphic rock?

Limestone is a sedimentary rock.


Is limestone igneous or sedimentary or metamorphic rock?

Limestone is a sedimentary rock.


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 rock is squeezed and heated to form marble?

Limestone is the rock that is squeezed and heated to form marble. The high pressures and temperatures cause the limestone to recrystallize and become the metamorphic rock known as marble.


When compression pushes together it creates a?

What do you think it creates?? it dependes what type of rock it is but if its metamorphic rock, say, limestone, when its compressed it turns into marble


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 limestone a sedmentary rock or a metamorphic rock?

Sedimentary