Metamorphic Rocks
Metamorphic rocks are formed by the effects of great heat and/or pressure on sedimentary or igneous rocks. Examples of metamorphic rocks include marble, formed from limestone, and slate, formed from mudstone.
Pictured left: Intensely folded marble, originally limestone, Co. Donegal.
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