When a rock metamorphoses physically, it typically undergoes changes in texture and mineral composition due to heat, pressure, or chemically active fluids. This process can lead to the formation of new minerals and the realignment of existing ones, resulting in a foliated or non-foliated structure. Common examples include the transformation of limestone into marble or shale into schist. These changes enhance the rock's durability and can significantly alter its appearance and properties.
The original rock before it undergoes metamorphism is called a protolith. This protolith can be any type of pre-existing rock, such as shale, sandstone, or granite, that is subjected to heat, pressure, and chemical changes to form a metamorphic rock.
When limestone is exposed to intense heat and pressure, it metamorphoses into a rock called marble. Marble is a metamorphic rock that forms when the calcite crystals in limestone recrystallize and interlock.
Igneous rock, such as basalt or andesite, results from the cooling of lava from a volcano.
When a sculptor uses a chisel on a rock, the rock undergoes physical change. The chisel physically alters the shape and structure of the rock to create the desired sculpture.
Extrusive igneous rock is the result of above ground crystallization.
A sandstone.
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Granite usually metamorphoses into gneiss.
Clays lithify into shale. Shale metamorphoses into slate.
Yes, that is exactly what happens:limestone metamorphoses to marblemudstone and shale metamorphose to slatebituminous coal metamorphoses to anthracite coaletc.
The original rock before it undergoes metamorphism is called a protolith. This protolith can be any type of pre-existing rock, such as shale, sandstone, or granite, that is subjected to heat, pressure, and chemical changes to form a metamorphic rock.
Sandstone is the rock that results when sand liquefies.
When limestone is exposed to intense heat and pressure, it metamorphoses into a rock called marble. Marble is a metamorphic rock that forms when the calcite crystals in limestone recrystallize and interlock.
No, it's not physically possible.
Igneous rock, such as basalt or andesite, results from the cooling of lava from a volcano.
The type of rock that is physically broken into smaller pieces is called sedimentary rock. This process usually occurs due to erosion, weathering, and other natural forces acting on the rock over time.
It is sedimentary rock.