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  • Metamorphic Rock to Igneous Rock: Understanding the Transformation
    When a metamorphic rock undergoes a change that causes it to melt, it is no longer a metamorphic rock. Instead, it becomes igneous rock.

    Here's why:

    * Metamorphic rocks are formed from existing rocks (igneous, sedimentary, or even other metamorphic rocks) that have been subjected to intense heat and pressure without actually melting.

    * Igneous rocks form from the cooling and solidification of molten rock (magma or lava).

    So, if a metamorphic rock melts, it's essentially starting the rock cycle over again, transitioning from a metamorphic state to an igneous state.

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