Metamorphic Rock - an overview | ScienceDirect Topics
Metamorphic rock can also be formed from tectonic processes such as continental collisions. Some examples of metamorphic rocks are gneiss, slate, marble, schist, quartzite, hornblende, and phyllite. Most of metamorphic rocks have good crystallization, compact textures, high strength, small porosity, and low water permeability. Some metamorphic ...