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metamorphic rocks
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| name two metamorphic rocks? | marble and quartzite. |
| what colour is pure marble? | white. |
| what is marble used for? | fireplaces, gravestones and ornaments. |
| how are metamorphic rocks formed? | they are formed when existing rocks are changed by heat or pressure. |
| where in Ireland do you find quartzite? | Croagh Patrick co.mayo and the Great Sugarloaf co. wicklow. |
| what colours does marble come in? | red, green or black. |
| what colours does quartzit come in? | varies from grey to white. |