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WHAT IS METAMORPHIC ROCK ?

Metamorphic Rocks:
When igneous and sedimentary rocks are subjected to great heat and pressure, their original character and appearance completely change, giving them a new form.Such rocks are called metamorphic rocks.Common examples include marble, quartzite, graphite, etc.Limestone changes to form marble, sandstone changes to form quartzite and coal changes to form graphite.

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Metamorphic rocks are the third type of rock . They formed from other rocks that are changed because of heat or pressure
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When a rock is subjected to very high heat or pressure which cause a physical or chemical change. Examples marble,slate.
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Metamorphic rocks are the ones that have been changed by heat and pressure . 
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Due to extreme heat and pressure , the Sedimentary and Igneous rocks get transformed to Metamorphic rocks . 
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