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Which type of rock is marble made of?

Marble is a metamorphic rock primarily composed of calcite or dolomite minerals. It forms through the recrystallization of limestone under high heat and pressure conditions.


Can sedimentary rock form directly from metamorphic rock?

Yes, sedimentary rock can form from metamorphic rock through a process called retrograde metamorphism. In this process, metamorphic rocks are broken down by weathering and erosion to form sediment, which can then be compacted and cemented to form new sedimentary rock.


What is the rock called that existed before it is changed into a metamorphic rock?

The original rock that exists before it undergoes metamorphism is called a parent rock or protolith. This parent rock can be any type of rock, such as sedimentary, igneous, or another metamorphic rock, that is subjected to high temperature and pressure to form a metamorphic rock.


Rock that has changed from one type of rock to another type of rock is called?

It can be any type of rock. If heat and pressure deep in the Earth changed it, it is a metamorphic rock. If sediments of sand or other rocks compacted/cemented together, it's a sedimentary rock. If magma from a volcano cools, (on the outside of a volcano) it's an igneous rock.


What is a metamophic rock?

A metamorphic rock is a type of rock that has been changed in form and composition by high temperatures and pressures underground. This process rearranges the mineral structure of the rock without melting it, resulting in a new rock with different physical and chemical properties. Examples of metamorphic rocks include marble, slate, and schist.

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Scientists use rock cycle to describe what process?

The rock cycle is how one type of rock can be changed into another type of rock.


What type of rock can be changed to igneous rock?

lime stone


What type of rock has changed from on type of rock another?

Metamorphic rocks are those which have changed type due to heat, presssure or some other geologic agent.


Which type of rock is marble made of?

Marble is a metamorphic rock primarily composed of calcite or dolomite minerals. It forms through the recrystallization of limestone under high heat and pressure conditions.


Can sedimentary rock form directly from metamorphic rock?

Yes, sedimentary rock can form from metamorphic rock through a process called retrograde metamorphism. In this process, metamorphic rocks are broken down by weathering and erosion to form sediment, which can then be compacted and cemented to form new sedimentary rock.


What are metamorhpic rocks?

Metamorphic rock is the result of the transformation of an existing rock type, the protolith, in a process called metamorphism, which means "change in form".


What is the rock called that existed before it is changed into a metamorphic rock?

The original rock that exists before it undergoes metamorphism is called a parent rock or protolith. This parent rock can be any type of rock, such as sedimentary, igneous, or another metamorphic rock, that is subjected to high temperature and pressure to form a metamorphic rock.


If a volcano erupts what type of rock will form?

It will form extrusive igneous rock. Beyond that they exact type will vary.


Rock that has changed from one type of rock to another type of rock is called?

It can be any type of rock. If heat and pressure deep in the Earth changed it, it is a metamorphic rock. If sediments of sand or other rocks compacted/cemented together, it's a sedimentary rock. If magma from a volcano cools, (on the outside of a volcano) it's an igneous rock.


When a sedimentary rock melts what type of rock forms?

Sedimentary rock can be changed into igneous rock by undergoing melting and then solidification.


What type of rock can be changed to igneous rocks?

lime stone


Type of rock has been changed from one type into another?

Metamorphic rocks are those which have changed type due to heat, presssure or some other geologic agent.