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Question
Give some examples of metamorphic rocks formed from sedimentary and igneous rocks.
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Solution
Sedimentary Rocks :
- Limestone
- Clay and Shale
- Sandstone
- Coal
Metamorphic Rocks :
- Marble
- Slate
- Quartzite
- Graphite
Igneous Rocks :
- Granite
- Basalt
Metamorphic Rocks :
- Gneiss
- Schist
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