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3.1. Major Types of Rocks

On the basis of their mode of formation, rocks can be classified into the following three types:

1. Igneous rocks

2. Sedimentary rocks

3. Metamorphic rocks

 

3.1.1. Igneous RocksCharacteristics of igneous rocksEconomic Importance of Igneous Rocks3.1.2. Sedimentary RocksCharacteristics of sedimentary rocksEconomic Importance of Sedimentary Rocks3.1.3. Metamorphic RocksCharacteristics of metamorphic rocksParent Rock and its Metamorphic Changed Form

  

 

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