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Metamorphic Rock

By: Eiza Yousif and Sylvie Downin. Metamorphic Rock. What is Metamorphic Rock?. Metamorphic rocks are rocks that combined and form another rock from heat and pressure. It is called metamorphosis. C haracteristics.

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Metamorphic Rock

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  1. By: EizaYousif and Sylvie Downin Metamorphic Rock

  2. What is Metamorphic Rock? Metamorphic rocks are rocks that combined and form another rock from heat and pressure. It is called metamorphosis.

  3. Characteristics • Rarely has fossils because it is found really deep in the ground were fossils aren't. • Has layers of crystals • Has bent or curved foliation • Can react with acid if it has calcite in it

  4. How are they formed? Metamorphic rocks are formed by other rocks that come together and change and form a new rock called a metamorphic rock for example limestone will turn into marble.

  5. Where you find them • You can find metamorphic rock in the earths crust. • You can also find metamorphic rock on buildings ,roads , floors , and even table tops. • Even famous castles and ancient buildings are made out of metamorphic rock.

  6. Use For Metamorphic Rocks • Marble: Used for buildings and statues. • Quartzite: is used for glass • Slate: is used for roofing and is water proof. • Most metamorphic rock gets into big chunks that are used for roads. Fun Fact Ground marble is used in tooth paste.

  7. Seven Examples of Metamorphic Rock • Slate Marble • Marble • Quartzite • Gneiss • Schist • Granulite • Migmatite schist gneiss Slate

  8. Tools • Pick • Penny • Paper clip • Other rocks • Other minerals • Paper/Pencil • Nail • Vinegar

  9. Glossary Metamorphosis : To change Foliation: Visible layers Earths Crust : The outer layer of Earth Acid Rain: Rain that gets bacteria in it Fossils: Animal bones

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