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Metamorphic Rocks Metamorphic Rocks are formed from sedimentary rocks, igneous rocks, or other metamorphic rocks that have been changed by HEAT or PRESSURE.

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1 Metamorphic Rocks Metamorphic Rocks are formed from sedimentary rocks, igneous rocks, or other metamorphic rocks that have been changed by HEAT or PRESSURE.

2 Metamorphic Rocks Sandstone Quartzite Heat Pressure

3 Metamorphic Rocks Shale Slate Heat Pressure

4 Metamorphic Rocks Limestone Marble Heat Pressure

5 Metamorphic Rocks Granite Gneiss Heat Pressure

6 Metamorphic Rocks

7 Metamorphic Rocks ALL ROCKS are classified by their: Origin
Composition Texture

8 Metamorphic rocks are formed under ground by heat and/or pressure
- Origin - How they are formed Metamorphic rocks are formed under ground by heat and/or pressure AND/ OR

9 - Composition - Composition is what the rock is made of.
Composition helps us determine how and where the rock was formed. Index minerals- form only in metamorphic rock and help us to identify the temperature, depth, and pressure that was used to form the metamorphic rock

10 - Texture - Texture is the position of the grains

11 - Foliated - Mineral grains are arranged in bands or layers.

12 Mineral grains are not arranged in bands or layers.
- Non-Foliated - Mineral grains are not arranged in bands or layers.


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