Metamorphic rocks are rocks that have been morphed into a different kind of rock. Metamorphic rocks are formed by heat and pressure. you can use metamorphic rocks for buildings, and sculptures.
Gneiss
Marble |
Gneiss is a metamorphic rock that has a banded appearance and is made up of granular mineral grains.
Quartzite is non-foliated metamorphic rock that is produced when sandstone is morphed. Slate is fine grained foliated metamorphic rock that is created by the alternation of shale. Marble is a metamorphic rock that forms when limestone is subjected to the heat and pressure. |