What is the process of rocks turning into metamorphic rocks?
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The process is called metamorphism.
Metamorphism is the formation of metamorphic rocks under great pressure and temperature.
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When a rock is exposed to extreme heat and pressure within the Earth but does not melt, the rock becomes metamorphosed. Metamorphism may change the mineral composition and the texture of the rock. For that reason, a metamorphic rock may have a new mineral composition and/or texture.
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