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 […]
Classification of Rocks: 3 Types
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Research Paper on Rocks Found in India
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Research Paper on Rocks found in India! 1. Archaean Groups of Rocks: The Archaean groups of rocks comprises of the Archaean System of rocks and the Dharwar System of rocks. (i) Archaean System of Rocks: The Archaean Systems of rocks lies below the oldest unconformity, (unconformities are surfaces of removal or deposition that separate the […]
Weathering of Rocks and Minerals
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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 […]