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Metamorphic rocks typically do not form in distinct layers like sedimentary rocks. Instead, they often exhibit a foliated or non-foliated texture due to the alignment of minerals under pressure and temperature changes. Foliated metamorphic rocks, such as schist or slate, may show a banded appearance, but this is a result of mineral alignment rather than layering. Non-foliated metamorphic rocks, like marble, lack any such banding and do not display layering.

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When rock fragments get compressed and hardened to form layers of rocks they are known as?

metamorphic rocks


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Pressure through layers of crust


What do minerals sometimes form in metamorphic rocks?

They form when layers of minerals lay on top of each other


Metamorphic rocks that do not have distinct layers or bands?

non-foliated.


What B do minerals sometimes form metamorphic rocks?

They form when layers of minerals lay on top of each other


What b minerals sometime form in metamorphic rocks?

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What are foliated metamorphic rocks?

Foliated rocks have layers in them. We often refer to the layers as Banding.


How does a foliated metamorphic rock form?

Foliated metamorphic rocks form through directed pressure and heat acting on existing rocks, causing minerals to align in a preferred orientation. This alignment creates distinct layers or bands within the rock, giving it a foliated texture. Examples of foliated metamorphic rocks include schist, gneiss, and slate.


Type of Rock forms in layers?

Sedimentary rocks, and foliated metamorphic rocks form in layers.


How do metamorphic rocks form from metamorphic rocks?

Sedimentary rocks form from layers of sand, silt or clay, sometimes mixed with pebbles, and the bodies of living things (that may the be fossilised) The rocks are often quite soft. Metamorphic rocks form when rocks (usually sedimentary rocks) are subjected to extreme heat and/or pressure, usually deep underground. The rocks are changed in form, often becoming harder. Fossils are usually destroyed by the process.


Can metamorphic rocks can form from igneous but not from sedimentary rocks?

Metamorphic rocks can form from both igneous and sedimentary rocks


Can Metamorphic rocks can form from igneous but not from sedimentary rocks.?

Metamorphic rocks can form from both igneous and sedimentary rocks