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About Metamorphic Rocks
Metamorphic rocks are the third great class of rocks. They occur when sedimentary and igneous rocks become changed, or metamorphosed, by conditions underground.
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Metamorphic Rock Facts
Metamorphic Rock Facts
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List of metamorphic rocks
List of metamorphic rocks
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_rock_types

The Rock Cycle
Any rock (igneous, sedimentary, or metamorphic) can become a metamorphic rock. If rocks are buried deep in the Earth at high temperatures and pressures, they form new minerals and textures all without melting.
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Schist
The schists form a group of medium-grade metamorphic rocks..
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schist

Hornfels
Hornfels is the group designation for a series of rocks
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hornfels

Common Metamorphic Rocks
Examples of Common Metamorphic Rocks
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Metamorphic rock
Metamorphic rock is the result of the transformation of a pre-existing rock type
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metamorphic_rock

Slate
Slate is a fine-grained, homogeneous, sedimentary rock composed
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slate

Gneiss
Gneiss is a common and widely distributed type of rock formed by high grade regional metamorphic..
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gneiss

Granulite
Granulite is a name used by petrographers to designate two distinct classes of rocks
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Granulite

Photos of Common Foliated and Non-Foliated Metamorphic Rock Types
Pictures of Metamorphic Rocks
Photos of Common Foliated and Non-Foliated Metamorphic Rock Types
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