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  • Metamorphic Rocks: Formation and Recrystallization Explained
    The type of rock that forms from the recrystallization of existing rocks is metamorphic rock.

    Here's why:

    * Metamorphism is the process where existing rocks (igneous, sedimentary, or even other metamorphic rocks) are transformed by heat, pressure, or chemically active fluids.

    * This transformation doesn't melt the rock completely, but causes the minerals within it to change their structure and arrangement.

    * The recrystallization process leads to the formation of new minerals or larger crystals, creating a new rock texture.

    Examples of metamorphic rocks:

    * Marble - Formed from the recrystallization of limestone.

    * Slate - Formed from the metamorphism of shale.

    * Gneiss - Formed from the metamorphism of granite.

    Let me know if you have any other questions about rocks!

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