Metamorphic Q&A

Question: What rocks are changed by high pressure and high temperature?

Answer: The change of a rock by high temperature and pressure is called metamorphism.  This is the process by which metamorphic rocks are formed.  Any rock can be changed by metamorphic processes.

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Filed under: Geology / Earth Science, Minerals, Rocks on September 21st, 2009

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