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Depends on which one. Diamond is a metamorphosed coal/carbon that is the hardest natural substance known. Marble is metamorphosed limestone that is much softer. It's safe to say that all metamorphosed rocks are harder than they were in their pre-metamorphosed form.
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Can metamorphic rock form out of other metamorphic rock?
No.
How can a rock be transformed into a metamorphic rock?
Rock can be changed into metamorphic rock by heat and pressure.
What is the hardness of a metamorphic rock?
Depends on which one. Diamond is a metamorphosed coal/carbon that is the hardest natural substance known. Marble is metamorphosed limestone that is much softer. It's safe to say that all metamorphosed rocks are harder than they were in their pre-metamorphosed form.
How would metamorphic rock change into a new metamorphic rock?
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How can any rock be transformed into metamorphic rock?
Heat and pressure transform rock to metamorphic rock.
A metamorphic rock that does not appear to be layered?
Quartzite is a common non-layered metamorphic rock formed from sandstone. It is characterized by its hardness and lack of foliation.
How is quartz classified igneous metamorphic or sedimentary hardness luster cleavage etc?
A group of minerals are called a rock, Quartz isn't a rock, it's a mineral. It has a hardness of around 7, it doesn't have cleavege but has a conchoidal fracture.
Is white marble softer than coloured marble?
Marble is a metamorphic rock and the hardness of the marble is determined by the indigenous rock of the area rather than color. There are some white marbles, such as Vermont White (from Brazil) that had a hardness close to that of granite.
Is marble harder than basalt?
No, basalt is generally harder than marble. Basalt is a mafic extrusive rock that has a higher hardness and durability compared to marble, which is a metamorphic rock.
What type of rock is slate?
A metamorphic rock.
What can you find in a metamorphic rock?
in a metamorphic rock you find rock.
What is the hardness of slate on mohs hardness scale?
Slate, being a metamorphic rock, would not have a hardness listing on the Mohs scale of mineral hardness.
Can metamorphic rock form out of other metamorphic rock?
No.
Is chert a metamorphic rock?
Chert is NOT a metamorphic rock.
What is metamorphic rock with flattened band patterns?
Metamorphic rock displaying banding is referred to as foliated metamorphic rock.
How can a rock be transformed into a metamorphic rock?
Rock can be changed into metamorphic rock by heat and pressure.
How hard is schist?
Schist is a medium-hard metamorphic rock that forms from the alteration of other rocks under high temperatures and pressures. It can range in hardness depending on the minerals present, but generally falls between 2.5 to 4 on the Mohs scale of hardness.
