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Classification of Rocks: 3 Types

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 [...]

By |2016-08-17T10:57:19+00:00August 17, 2016|Rocks|Comments Off on Classification of Rocks: 3 Types

Classification of Rocks: 3 Types

This article throws light upon the three main types of rocks found in soil. The types are: 1. Igneous Rocks 2. Sedimentary or Aqueous Rocks  3. Metamorphic Rocks. Type # 1. Igneous Rocks: Igneous rocks are those that have been formed by the action of heat. These rocks were the first to be formed when the molten mass cooled and [...]

By |2016-06-09T11:44:01+00:00June 9, 2016|Soil Morphology|Comments Off on Classification of Rocks: 3 Types
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