Heat and Pressure
Metamorphic rocks form when existing rocks are subjected to high temperature and pressure conditions deep within the Earth's crust. This causes the minerals in the original rock to recrystallize and change their structure, resulting in the formation of metamorphic rocks.
Extreme heat and pressure, like that of coal turning to diamonds. Metamorphic rocks, in turn, are then broken down or turned into molten rock, so new sedimentary, igneous, or metamorphic rocks can form.
rocks can change form. There are three main types of rocks, sedimentary, Metamorphic and igneous. igneous. sedimentary rocks are rocks formed from sediment. Metamorphic rocks are rocks formed from heat and pressure. If other rocks are put under heat and pressure then they have a chance to change into metamorphic.
That they have undergone some form of change. For more information on metamorphic rocks please see the related question.
Yes. Most likely it would become a metamorphic rock of higher grade. Slate is a low grade metamorphic rock. With increased heat and pressure it will become schist, a high grade metamorphic rock.
False. Metamorphic rocks can form from igneous, sedimentary, or other metamorphic rocks through processes such as heat, pressure, and/or chemical activity. The rock's original composition and mineralogy can change during this process.
Sedimentary rocks change under great pressure and temperature condition to form metamorphic rocks
Metamorphic rocks form when existing rocks are subjected to high temperature and pressure conditions deep within the Earth's crust. This causes the minerals in the original rock to recrystallize and change their structure, resulting in the formation of metamorphic rocks.
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heat and pressure
Extreme heat and pressure, like that of coal turning to diamonds. Metamorphic rocks, in turn, are then broken down or turned into molten rock, so new sedimentary, igneous, or metamorphic rocks can form.
rocks can change form. There are three main types of rocks, sedimentary, Metamorphic and igneous. igneous. sedimentary rocks are rocks formed from sediment. Metamorphic rocks are rocks formed from heat and pressure. If other rocks are put under heat and pressure then they have a chance to change into metamorphic.
Metamorphic rocks are rocks which have been changed by heat an pressure. The deeper you go within the earth, the more heat and pressure there is, which is why metamorphic rocks form there.
That they have undergone some form of change. For more information on metamorphic rocks please see the related question.
Metamorphic rocks can form from both igneous and sedimentary rocks
Metamorphic rocks can form from both igneous and sedimentary rocks
Yes. Most likely it would become a metamorphic rock of higher grade. Slate is a low grade metamorphic rock. With increased heat and pressure it will become schist, a high grade metamorphic rock.