metamorphic rock
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Metamorphic rock — Metamorphic redirects here. For other uses, see Metamorphic (disambiguation). Quartzite, a form of metamorphic rock, from the Museum of Geology at University of Tartu collection. Metamorphic rock is the transformation of an existing rock type,… … Wikipedia
metamorphic rock — Any of a class of rocks that result from the alteration of preexisting rocks in response to changing geological conditions, including variations in temperature, pressure, and mechanical stress. The preexisting rocks may be igneous, sedimentary,… … Universalium
metamorphic rock — metamorfinė uoliena statusas T sritis chemija apibrėžtis Metamorfizmo pakeista nuosėdinė arba magminė uoliena. atitikmenys: angl. metamorphic rock rus. метаморфическая порода … Chemijos terminų aiškinamasis žodynas
metamorphic rock — Rock formed from igneous or sedimentary rock which has been geologically changed in its crystalline structure by great heat and pressure. Examples include marble, schist, and slate. Also see stone … Glossary of Art Terms
metamorphic rock — Rock of any origin altered in mineralogical composition, chemical composition, or structure by heat, pressure, and movement at depth in the earth s crust. Nearly all such rocks are crystalline. Examples: schist, gneiss, quartzite, slate,… … Glossary of landform and geologic terms
metamorphic rock — GLOSSARY OF VOLCANIC TERMS In the strictest sense, rocks that have formed in the solid state in response to pronounced changes in temperature and/or pressure without any change in the bulk chemical composition of the rock. Metamorphic processes… … Glossary of volcanic terms
metamorphic rock — noun rock altered by pressure and heat • Hypernyms: ↑rock, ↑stone • Hyponyms: ↑amphibolite, ↑marlite, ↑marlstone, ↑hornfels, ↑hornstone, ↑gneiss … Useful english dictionary
metamorphic rock — rocks created by the chemical alteration of existing rocks under the influence of temperature, pressure, or both … Geography glossary
metamorphic rock — /mɛtəˌmɔfɪk ˈrɒk/ (say metuh.mawfik rok) noun See rock1 (def. 1a) …
Metamorphic facies — Eclogite Blueschist Greenschist Prehnite Pumpellyite … Wikipedia
