Nonmetamorphic (Adjective)
Meaning
Not metamorphic.
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- Marble is an example of a nonmetamorphic rock formed from the precipitation of calcium carbonate in a marine environment.
- Gypsum is another type of nonmetamorphic sedimentary rock often found in areas with a history of high evaporation rates.
- Unlike quartzite, conglomerate is generally a nonmetamorphic rock since it consists of various sediment particles bound together.
- Siltstone, which forms through the compression of silt-sized sediment grains, is typically a nonmetamorphic sedimentary rock.
- Some rocks can display characteristics of both metamorphic and nonmetamorphic origins due to variations in regional geological pressure.