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METAMORPHIC ROCKS

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METAMORPHIC ROCKS

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    1. METAMORPHIC ROCKS

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

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

    4. METAMORPHIC ROCKS 3. Pressure Increases the deeper a rock is; Changes the minerals in rocks to other minerals

    5. METAMORPHIC ROCKS 4. Classification of Metamorphic Rocks Classified by the arrangement of the grains that make up the rock

    6. METAMORPHIC ROCKS 5. Foliated Metamorphic rocks that have their grains arranged in parallel layers or bands; thin, flat layering

    7. METAMORPHIC ROCKS 6. Non-Foliated Metamorphic rocks whose mineral grains are arranged randomly; Do not split into layers

    8. METAMORPHIC ROCKS 7. Examples of Metamorphic Rocks: * Shale ? Slate * Granite ? Gneiss * Sandstone ? Quartzite * Limestone ? Marble

    9. METAMORPHIC ROCKS 8. Uses of Metamorphic Rocks Building and statues (marble); Flooring, roofing, walkways, chalkboards (slate)

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