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Metamorphic rock

earth science Maturity 7-9

Some rocks change into new rocks.

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Quartzite.jpg
Deep heat and heavy weight change them. This happens under the ground. It makes the rocks look and feel new. We use some for buildings.
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The stones of the Dutch - Lleida Pyrenees 04.JPG
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File:Amphibolite (Archean, 3.1-3.2 Ga; Norris South roadcut, Madison County, Montana, USA) 1 (45574881922).jpg
Amphibolite (Archean, 3.1-3.2 Ga; Norris...
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Staurolite-Almandine-36948.jpg
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Mylonite Strona.jpg
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Migma ss 2006.jpg
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MississippianMarbleUT.JPG
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Rock contact metamorphism eng big text.jpg
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