metamorphic rocks
Sedimentary rocks
When sandstone is subjected to heat and pressure, it metamorphoses into quartzite, which is a hard, dense rock primarily composed of quartz. Basalt, on the other hand, transforms into metamorphic rocks such as amphibolite or greenstone under similar conditions, depending on the specific minerals present and the intensity of the heat and pressure. These processes are part of the rock cycle, demonstrating the dynamic nature of Earth's geology.
A protolith of sandstone is a sedimentary rock made up of sand-sized mineral grains or rock fragments that have been compacted and cemented together over time. It can form from the erosion and deposition of pre-existing rocks like granite, quartzite, or basalt.
The most common metamorphic rock associated with the regional, contact, or depth of burial metamorphosis of sandstone is quartzite.
The forces of the mountain building slowly pushed the granite upward. This formed a mountain. Water and wind slowly wore the granite away. The sand remaining was carried by streams to the ocean. Over millions of years layers of sediment piled up on the ocean floor and changed to sandstone. Sandstone is a Sedimentary rock. Over time, the sandstone became deeply buried. Heat and pressure changed the sandstone to quartzite, a metamorphic rock. I got this from my science homework. :)
Sedimentary rocks
When sandstone is subjected to heat and pressure, it metamorphoses into quartzite, which is a hard, dense rock primarily composed of quartz. Basalt, on the other hand, transforms into metamorphic rocks such as amphibolite or greenstone under similar conditions, depending on the specific minerals present and the intensity of the heat and pressure. These processes are part of the rock cycle, demonstrating the dynamic nature of Earth's geology.
The metamorphic rock quartzite would form due to the heat and pressure.
When sandstone goes through heat and pressure, it can be transformed into a metamorphic rock known as quartzite. Quartzite forms from the recrystallization of quartz grains in the original sandstone, resulting in a harder and more compact rock with a glossy appearance.
A protolith of sandstone is a sedimentary rock made up of sand-sized mineral grains or rock fragments that have been compacted and cemented together over time. It can form from the erosion and deposition of pre-existing rocks like granite, quartzite, or basalt.
Quartzite forms from the metamorphism of sandstone. Under high pressure and temperature, quartz grains in sandstone recrystallize and fuse together, resulting in a hard, non-foliated metamorphic rock called quartzite.
Magma is rock that useally comes from a volcana it melts due to the high pressure and heat
It typically takes millions of years to form sandstone. It is a sedimentary rock formed by the accumulation and cementation of sand grains over time. Factors such as pressure, temperature, and the presence of minerals influence the process.
Metamorphic Rock
Quartzite is the metamorphic product of sandstone. During metamorphism, intense heat and/or pressure cause the quartz grains contained in the sandstone grow and recrystallize, interlocking together creating Quartzite.
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The most common metamorphic rock associated with the regional, contact, or depth of burial metamorphosis of sandstone is quartzite.