metamorphic rock

metamorphic rock
   Rock of any origin altered in mineralogical composition, chemical composition, or structure by heat, pressure, and movement at depth in the earth's crust. Nearly all such rocks are crystalline.
   Examples: schist, gneiss, quartzite, slate, marble.
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