A | B |
metamorphic rock | when sedimentary or igneous rocks are changed by heat, pressure or chemical reaction |
foliated | Crystals have layers (bands) |
unfoliated | Crystals are not arranged in layers and don't break in layers |
regional (dynamic) metamorphism | when rocks deep in the earth are changed by increases in temperature and pressure |
contact (thermal) metamorphism | when rocks are heated by contact with magma or lava |
chemical reaction | change in a thing that produces a new substance with new and different properties |
contact | touch |
property | special thing, like color, shape, texture ... |