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meta·mor·phic rock
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metamorphic rocknoun
rock altered by pressure and heat
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metamorphic rocknoun
one of the major groups of rock that makes up the crust of the Earth; consists of pre-existing rock mass in which new minerals or textures are formed at higher temperatures and greater pressures than those present on the Earth's surface
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Metamorphic rock
Metamorphic rocks arise from the transformation of existing rock types, in a process called metamorphism, which means "change in form". The original rock (protolith) is subjected to heat (temperatures greater than 150 to 200 °C) and pressure (100 megapascals (1,000 bar) or more), causing profound physical or chemical change. The protolith may be a sedimentary, igneous, or existing metamorphic rock. Metamorphic rocks make up a large part of the Earth's crust and form 12% of the Earth's land surface. They are classified by texture and by chemical and mineral assemblage (metamorphic facies). They may be formed simply by being deep beneath the Earth's surface, subjected to high temperatures and the great pressure of the rock layers above it. They can form from tectonic processes such as continental collisions, which cause horizontal pressure, friction and distortion. They are also formed when rock is heated by the intrusion of hot molten rock called magma from the Earth's interior. The study of metamorphic rocks (now exposed at the Earth's surface following erosion and uplift) provides information about the temperatures and pressures that occur at great depths within the Earth's crust. Some examples of metamorphic rocks are gneiss, slate, marble, schist, and quartzite.
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metamorphic rock
Metamorphic rock is a type of rock that has been transformed through heat and pressure from a pre-existing rock type, known as the "parent" rock. The process, known as metamorphism, causes physical or chemical changes, altering the rock's mineral composition and texture without melting it. Examples of metamorphic rocks include marble, slate, gneiss, and schist.
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Metamorphic rock
Metamorphic rocks arise from the transformation of existing rock types, in a process called metamorphism, which means "change in form". The original rock is subjected to heat and pressure, causing profound physical and/or chemical change. The protolith may be sedimentary rock, igneous rock or another older metamorphic rock. Metamorphic rocks make up a large part of the Earth's crust and are classified by texture and by chemical and mineral assemblage. They may be formed simply by being deep beneath the Earth's surface, subjected to high temperatures and the great pressure of the rock layers above it. They can form from tectonic processes such as continental collisions, which cause horizontal pressure, friction and distortion. They are also formed when rock is heated up by the intrusion of hot molten rock called magma from the Earth's interior. The study of metamorphic rocks provides information about the temperatures and pressures that occur at great depths within the Earth's crust. Some examples of metamorphic rocks are gneiss, slate, marble, schist, and quartzite.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of metamorphic rock in Chaldean Numerology is: 4
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of metamorphic rock in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6
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- صخر متحولArabic
- metamorfovaná hornina, přeměněná horninaCzech
- metamorphes GesteinGerman
- metamorfa rokoEsperanto
- roca metamórficaSpanish
- metamorfinen, kivilajiFinnish
- metamorf kőzetHungarian
- roccia metamorficaItalian
- metamorf gesteenteDutch
- [[pedra]]/[[rocha]] [[metamórfica]]Portuguese
- метаморфическая породаRussian
- روپانترت راکUrdu
- 变质岩Chinese
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