2.4 metamorphic rock Flashcards

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Rocks that the structure, Texture, or composition have changed

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Metamorphic rock

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When rock is heated by nearby magma this rock forms

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Contact Metamorphic rock

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3
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When Pressure builds up in rock which is located under other rock formations, This rock forms

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Reginol Metamorphic rock

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4
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When rock changes

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Metamorphism

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A mineral that forms at certain temperatures, that show temperature, depth, and pressure

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Index minerals

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The texture of metamorphic rock which the mineral grains are arranges in planes or bands

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Foliatted

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Rock formed by shale that is exposed to a lot of heat and pressure

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Slate

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When slate is exposed to great heat and pressure, this forms

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Phyllite

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When Phyllite is exposed to a lot of heat and pressure , this forms

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Schist

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10
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The rock with the most heat and pressure, and separates into distinct bands

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Gneiss

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Minerals that are not arranged into bands or planes

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Nonfoliated

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12
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The process in which rock changed composition

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Recrystalazation

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13
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change in the shape of the rock caused by force placed on it

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Deformation

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