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Pressure, Heat, Chemically active fluids (water and CO2 in rocks), Time(obviously), and the parent rock composition.

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Metamorphic rocks form when existing rocks are subjected to high temperature and pressure conditions deep within the Earth's crust. This causes the minerals in the original rock to recrystallize and change their structure, resulting in the formation of metamorphic rocks.

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the igneous rocks change and start to become metamorphic rocks

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Heat and pressure.

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heat and pressure

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How does metaporhic rocks form?

Metamorphic rocks form from existing rocks that undergo changes in temperature, pressure, and chemical conditions. This process typically occurs deep within the Earth's crust where intense heat and pressure cause the minerals in the existing rocks to recrystallize and form new minerals, resulting in the formation of metamorphic rocks.


What materials form Metamorphic Rocks?

Metamorphic rocks can form from the transformation of pre-existing rocks under high temperatures and pressures. Common parent rocks include shale, limestone, and granite. The minerals present in the parent rocks determine the types of metamorphic rocks that can form.


What 2 things are applied to igneous or sedimentary rocks that make metamorphic rocks form?

Heat and pressure are applied to igneous or sedimentary rocks to make metamorphic rocks form. Heat causes mineral grains to recrystallize, while pressure helps to rearrange the mineral structure within the rock.


Can metamorphic rocks from from other metamorphic rocks?

Yes. Most likely it would become a metamorphic rock of higher grade. Slate is a low grade metamorphic rock. With increased heat and pressure it will become schist, a high grade metamorphic rock.


What are the three types of rocks cycle?

The three types of rocks in the rock cycle are igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks. Igneous rocks form from molten rock cooling and solidifying. Sedimentary rocks form from the accumulation and compaction of sediments. Metamorphic rocks form from the alteration of existing rocks under high pressure and temperature.