Science Common Sense


1803 - What does the transformation of rocks into metamorphic rocks depend on and what are their resulting appearances?

The transformation of rocks into metamorphic rocks depends on two main things: heat and pressure. When rocks are exposed to high heat and pressure, their minerals can change and the rock's texture and appearance can change too.

This process can make rocks:

Examples of metamorphic rocks include marble (from limestone), slate (from shale), and quartzite (from sandstone).