After reading this article you will learn about the three types of rocks. The types are: 1. Igneous Rocks 2. Sedimentary Rocks 3. Metamorphic Rocks. 1. Igneous Rocks: The earth cooled down some 4600 million years ago to form molten silicate material called magma that contained varying amounts of water and highly reactive fluids. The magma rapidly cooled down at [...]
After reading this article you will learn about the weathering of rocks and minerals. Also learn about the factors affecting it. Weathering of Rocks and Minerals: Rocks occurring within the earth remain in equilibrium with their underground environment. When the portion of the earth's crust is upheaved (gets lifted up from beneath) or the rock/soil overlying the rocks are naturally [...]
After reading this article you will learn about:- 1. Meaning of Rocks 2. Occurrence of Soil Forming Rocks 3. Classification. Meaning of Rocks: The rocks which form the earth are made up of minerals. Rocks may be defined as the mixtures of two or more minerals. So their physical and chemical compositions vary with the characteristics of the minerals. Petrology [...]