Metamorphic rock Flashcards
1
Q
define metamorphic rock
A
generated when a protolith (a pre-existing
igneous, sedimentary or metamorphic rock) is heated, deformed
and chemically altered (but not melted) at depth in the Earth,
resulting in characteristic changes in mineralogy and texture.
2
Q
Nothing else is covered on metamorphic rocks!
A
awe yeah
