Overview
Metamorphism is a fundamental geological process that transforms existing rocks into new forms through heat, pressure, and chemical interactions. This process can create a variety of metamorphic rocks, each with unique characteristics based on their parent rocks and the conditions they experienced. ...
Key Terms
Example: Granite can become gneiss through metamorphism.
Example: Schist is a foliated metamorphic rock.
Example: Marble is a non-foliated rock.
Example: Limestone can turn into marble through contact metamorphism.
Example: Slate is formed from shale through regional metamorphism.
Example: Shale is the parent rock of slate.
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Key Concepts
Types of MetamorphismMetamorphic RocksFoliationNon-foliated Rocks