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When metamorphic rock is heated excessively, it can undergo a process called partial melting, where some minerals begin to melt while others remain solid. This can lead to the formation of igneous rock if the molten material cools and solidifies. Additionally, if subjected to extreme temperatures and pressures, the rock may experience further metamorphism, resulting in a different type of metamorphic rock with altered mineral composition and texture.
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What happens when metamorphic rocks are heated?
When metamorphic rocks are heated, the minerals within the rock may undergo recrystallization, transforming into new minerals. This process can lead to the development of new textures and structures in the rock. However, excessive heat can cause the minerals to melt and reform as igneous rocks.
What is sandstone heated and pressed?
metamorphic rock
What type of rock can be heated and squeezed and be converted to a metamorphic rock?
Any type of rock, such as sandstone, shale, limestone, or granite, can be heated and squeezed under high pressure to transform into a metamorphic rock. The intensity of heat and pressure will determine the specific type of metamorphic rock that forms.
What is the term when rocks are formed when older rocks are heated or squeezed?
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.
What type of rock forms when heat and pressure change one type of rock into another?
Changes in the structure, texture, or mineralogy of existing rocks will create a metamorphic rock. Metamorphism can result from the effects of heat and/or pressure, or from the addition of ions from heated fluids. Examples of metamorphic rock are slate, schist, and gneiss.
For metamorphic rock to become igneous rock what steps are necessary?
Metamorphic rock can not become igneous rock, however igneous rock can become metamorphic. This process happens over time as the rocks are shifted, compressed and heated by the Earth.
What happens when metamorphic rocks are heated?
When metamorphic rocks are heated, the minerals within the rock may undergo recrystallization, transforming into new minerals. This process can lead to the development of new textures and structures in the rock. However, excessive heat can cause the minerals to melt and reform as igneous rocks.
What is sandstone heated and pressed?
metamorphic rock
What is before metamorphic rock in the rock cycle?
Sedimentary Rock which becomes heated and pressed and Igneous Rock which is also heated and compressed.
How might igneous rock become metamorphic?
If it is heated.
When sedimentary rock is heated it changes into marble what kind of rock is a marble?
a metamorphic rock
What type of rock can be heated and squeezed and be converted to a metamorphic rock?
Any type of rock, such as sandstone, shale, limestone, or granite, can be heated and squeezed under high pressure to transform into a metamorphic rock. The intensity of heat and pressure will determine the specific type of metamorphic rock that forms.
What is the term when rocks are formed when older rocks are heated or squeezed?
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.
What type of rock forms when heat and pressure change one type of rock into another?
Changes in the structure, texture, or mineralogy of existing rocks will create a metamorphic rock. Metamorphism can result from the effects of heat and/or pressure, or from the addition of ions from heated fluids. Examples of metamorphic rock are slate, schist, and gneiss.
What does sandstone change to?
That depends on what happens to it. If it is sufficiently heated and compressed it will metamorphose to quartzite.
Is anthracite an igneous metamorphic or sedimentary?
Anthracite is a metamorphic rock. Anthracite is formed when an organic sedimentary rock - coal - is compressed and heated in the ground.
Rocks that are created when existing rocks are heated or squeezed?
Metamorphic rock
