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It breaks down and the cycle starts again
Any type of rock can become metamorphic.
When basalt undergoes metamorphism, it can change into a metamorphic rock called greenstone. Greenstone is a fine-grained metamorphic rock that forms from the alteration of basalt through metamorphic processes like recrystallization and the growth of new minerals.
If it is squeezed and heated sufficiently to realign the minerals or form new minerals, it is called a metamorphic rock. If it is squeezed and heated enough to melt, then solidify, it would be called an igneous rock.
From increased pressure and/or heat. Fluid removal results in hydrous mineral destruction and non-hydrous mineral creation, resulting in rock of a different mineralogy. A metamorphic rock can be further metamorphosed by additional heat and/or pressure into a rock with a higher degree of metamorphism. An example of this would be the metamorphic rock slate changing into the metamorphic rock phyllite.
It breaks down and the cycle starts again
Any type of rock can become metamorphic.
When basalt undergoes metamorphism, it can change into a metamorphic rock called greenstone. Greenstone is a fine-grained metamorphic rock that forms from the alteration of basalt through metamorphic processes like recrystallization and the growth of new minerals.
Metamorphic rock has undergone changes in temperature, pressure, or chemical composition, causing it to recrystallize and form new minerals.
A metamorphic rock can form from either a sedimentary rock or an igneous rock. When subjected to high heat and pressure, existing rocks can recrystallize and change into new types of rocks, resulting in the formation of metamorphic rocks.
Metamorphic rock can change into igneous rock through the process of partial melting. When metamorphic rock is exposed to high temperatures and pressures in the Earth's crust, some of its mineral components may melt and re-crystallize into new igneous rock as the magma cools and solidifies.
All rock types, igneous, sedimentary, and even metamorphic can be altered to new metamorphic rock.
All rock types, igneous, sedimentary, and even metamorphic can be altered to new metamorphic rock.
Metamorphic rock forms when heat and pressure alter existing sedimentary rock. This process causes the mineral composition and texture of the rock to change, resulting in a new type of rock with different characteristics. Examples of metamorphic rocks include marble, slate, and schist.
If it is squeezed and heated sufficiently to realign the minerals or form new minerals, it is called a metamorphic rock. If it is squeezed and heated enough to melt, then solidify, it would be called an igneous rock.
From increased pressure and/or heat. Fluid removal results in hydrous mineral destruction and non-hydrous mineral creation, resulting in rock of a different mineralogy. A metamorphic rock can be further metamorphosed by additional heat and/or pressure into a rock with a higher degree of metamorphism. An example of this would be the metamorphic rock slate changing into the metamorphic rock phyllite.
Metamorphic rocks change due to heat and pressure. These rocks are transformed from existing rocks that are subjected to high temperatures and pressures, causing them to recrystallize into new forms with different mineral compositions. Examples of metamorphic rocks include marble, slate, and schist.