How does sandstone change into quartzite

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How does sandstone change into quartzite

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Sandstone, a sedimentary rock, turns into quartzite, a metamorphic rock, through metamorphosis. Metamorphosis is the use of extreme heat and pressure to change the crystalline structure of a rock or crystal.

Guray Celik answered May 25, 2016

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