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Metamorphic Rock
Rock that has been transformed by heat, pressure, or chemical processes while remaining solid.
Definition
Rock that has been transformed by heat, pressure, or chemical processes while remaining solid.
Word Origin
From Greek "metamorphoun" meaning "to transform"
Examples
- •Marble
- •Slate
- •Gneiss
- •Schist
Synonyms
transformed rockaltered rock
Category Information
Category:material
Difficulty:intermediate
Last Updated:1/1/2024
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