The two textures of metamorphic rocks are the Foliate and Non-foliate textures.
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Metamorphic rock forms by the pressure on large masses of rock, causing the existing minerals in the rock to recrystallize without melting, resulting in new minerals and textures. Examples of metamorphic rocks include marble, slate, and schist.
Heat, along with applied pressures, either from depth of burial or from tectonic forces on rock.
Metamorphic rocks are made from pre-existing rocks that have been altered by heat, pressure, and/or chemical processes within the Earth's crust. These changes cause the minerals and textures of the original rock to recrystallize, forming a new rock with different properties.
When sedimentary rock is subjected to heat and pressure, it can transform into metamorphic rock. This process typically occurs deep within the Earth's crust and can result in the recrystallization of minerals and the development of new textures and structures in the rock. Examples of metamorphic rocks include marble, slate, and schist.
Metamorphic rocks can have a range of textures, from smooth to rough, depending on the minerals present and the intensity of the metamorphic processes they underwent. Some metamorphic rocks, like gneiss, can have a rough texture due to the presence of minerals like quartz and feldspar.