Metamorphic Rocks!
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Rock Cycle
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Rock Cycle -
Types of Rocks - Igneous - Metamorphic - Metamorphism - Sedimentary
Rock Cycle
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Metamorphic rocks are formed under the surface of the Earth when intense heat pressure from magma and above rock layers pressure is applied. Another scenario of formation is from tectonic processes, for example, continental collisions, friction and distortion. However despite these proven facts they are originally formed from pre existing rocks, many millions of years old, thus the heating, pressure, collisions and friction is just a finish off. Metamorphic Rocks make up most of the Earth's surface and are classified as the most common type of rock above igneous and sedimentary. All types of rocks are classified differently, thus metamorphic are classified by texture and metamorphic facies ( the minerals formed under the same pressure).
Some examples of metamorphic rocks are gneiss, marble, schist, quartzite and slate.
Also see metamorphism.
Some examples of metamorphic rocks are gneiss, marble, schist, quartzite and slate.
Also see metamorphism.
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1. Gneiss Rock- Light and dark coloured coarse grained foliated textured rock.
2.Marble Rock- White non foliated coarse crystaled limestone rock.
3.Schist Rock- Foliated easily spilt and racked coarse grained rock.
1. Gneiss Rock- Light and dark coloured coarse grained foliated textured rock.
2.Marble Rock- White non foliated coarse crystaled limestone rock.
3.Schist Rock- Foliated easily spilt and racked coarse grained rock.
This diagram formulates the pressure and heat rebelling on each other, building metamorphic rocks. It demonstrates the extreme reliance on both parts and system, showing that without pressure and heat there wouldn't be any metamorphic rocks ability to form.