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Title: METAMORPHIC ROCKS


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  • 1. Metamorphic Rock Rock formed when existing
    rock is changed by heat, pressure, or chemical
    reactions

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  • 2. Changes in Rock when formed into Metamorphic
    Rock Appearance, Texture, Crystal Structure,
    Mineral Content

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  • 3. Pressure Increases the deeper a rock is
    Changes the minerals in rocks to other minerals

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  • 4. Classification of Metamorphic Rocks
    Classified by the arrangement of the grains that
    make up the rock

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  • 5. Foliated Metamorphic rocks that have their
    grains arranged in parallel layers or bands
    thin, flat layering

SCHIST
GNEISS
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  • 6. Non-Foliated Metamorphic rocks whose mineral
    grains are arranged randomly Do not split into
    layers

PINK QUARTZITE
WHITE MARBLE
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  • 7. Examples of Metamorphic Rocks
  • Shale ? Slate
  • Granite ? Gneiss
  • Sandstone ? Quartzite
  • Limestone ? Marble

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  • 8. Uses of Metamorphic Rocks Building and
    statues (marble) Flooring, roofing, walkways,
    chalkboards (slate)
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