what is the difference between sedimentary rock and Metamorphic rock
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Sedimentary rocks and metamorphic rocks have some differences between them.
– Formation of metamorphic rocks might involve with heat from magma, while it is not so with sedimentary rocks.
– Sedimentary rocks are formed in the earth surface, while metamorphic rocks are formed deep in the earth.
– Sedimentary rocks often contain fossils, while metamorphic rocks rarely have fossils.
– Sedimentary rocks usually have pores between pieces, but metamorphic rocks rarely have pores or openings.
– Metamorphic rocks may have bent or curved foliation, while sedimentary rocks often have layers.
– Metamorphic rocks are harder than sedimentary rocks.
– Formation of metamorphic rocks might involve with heat from magma, while it is not so with sedimentary rocks.
– Sedimentary rocks are formed in the earth surface, while metamorphic rocks are formed deep in the earth.
– Sedimentary rocks often contain fossils, while metamorphic rocks rarely have fossils.
– Sedimentary rocks usually have pores between pieces, but metamorphic rocks rarely have pores or openings.
– Metamorphic rocks may have bent or curved foliation, while sedimentary rocks often have layers.
– Metamorphic rocks are harder than sedimentary rocks.
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Metamorphic rocks form when sedimentary rocks are subjected to heat and pressure.Sedimentary rock only forms through sediment.
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