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What are two examples of heat or pressure that can form metamorphic rock

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Metamorphic rocks are identified by the types of minerals they contain and their texture. Examples of sedimentary rocks changing to metamorphic rock as a result of heat and pressure are limestone changing to marble, and shale changing to slate.
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Metamorphic rocks are identified by the types of minerals they contain and their texture. Examples of sedimentary rocks changing to metamorphic rock as a result of heat and pressure are limestone changing to marble, and shale changing to slate.
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